ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
flagrant
insolence
opponent
refurbish

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
demean
entangle
pageantry
comparable

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
induce
ploy
rule
flaw

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Belated most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
tardy
diffident
commemorate
placebo

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
surplus
brandish
humble
gravity

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."