ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 85990 Results

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
promote
combustion
pageantry
appraise

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
absolve
derivative
observe
entangle

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
opponent
extol
adversary
deferment

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
derivative
curtail
hopeless

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
ethical
illuminate
pomp

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."