ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871568 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
fickle
distortion
pageantry
flaw

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
approachable
epitaph
exception
extol

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
flaw
elucidate
periodic
ethical

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
87% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
admired
pretense
equitable

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
compulsion
pantomime
advantageous
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."