ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 625739 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
penurious
prudent
pomp

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fragile
facade
fraud
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
prominence
melee
pretentious
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
melodious
pompous
mandate
compulsion

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
elate
buffer
adversary
intensify

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The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."