ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 649288 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
embellish
camaraderie
serenity

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
apathetic
impenitent
distortion

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
homage
genial
eloquent
repentant

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
pathos
excessive
pretense
eloquent

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
naive
demeanor
immoderate

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."