ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 718556 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
colossal
supple
pretentious
embroil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
apathetic
pageantry
manifest
obnoxious

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 obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
exalt
embellish
detect
incisive

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
rail
prevent
grandiose
servile

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
supple
advance
induce
extol

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."