ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 821652 Results

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1 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
induce
bitter
flagrant
immoderate

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
impenitent
untenable
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
surly
disconcert
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
corroborate
eloquent
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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
ethical
appraise
pretentious

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."