ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 848133 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
disdain
egotist
combative
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
revoke
irritation
mandate
solace

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
proximity
courtesy
camaraderie
lenient

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
hedonism
retroactive
rowdy
gravity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
renown
illuminate
promote

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."