ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847992 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Gravity most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
melodious
lenient
seriousness
pretentious

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
inviolable
pretense
exception
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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
regurgitate
heed
incidental

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
accommodate
promote
opportune
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
corroborate
demeanor
heinous

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."