ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 710734 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
salvage
roam
pallid
eloquent

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 pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
corrosive
sparing
incongruous
oblivious

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
solace
inflammatory
egotist
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
gravity
verify
fidelity
futile

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
immoderate
pomp
induce

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."