ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 786873 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
adversary
pageantry
rancorous

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
retrograde
scapegoat
impenitent
insinuate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
brandish
iridescent
mitigating
turmoil

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
nurture
inscription
rancorous
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
exasperation
entangle
petty
eloquent

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."