ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 67694 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
embellish
mandate
nurture

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
combative
recrimination
melodious

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
benevolent
immoderate
incumbent

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
pallid
fidelity
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
brandish
ploy
sensualism
awe

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."