ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813622 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
avian
duplicity
revive
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
drub
servile
advance

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
exception
melodious
renown
accessible

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pretentious
derelict
pageantry
appalling

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
condone
honorable
perception
exasperation

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."