ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 69893 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rancorous
beneficial
apathetic
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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
defiant
overjoyed
camaraderie
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
derelict
composed
pomp
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
flourish
awe
strategem

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
retroactive
refurbish
glorify
preclude

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."