ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 820725 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
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1 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
promote
interminable
buffer
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
compulsion
revoke
immoderate
renown

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
embellish
surplus
extenuating

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
flaunt
liability
derelict
pageantry

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
refurbish
proximity
mediate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."