ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 895330 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
induce
pageantry
preclude
grandiose

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
moderate
excessive
repel

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
exalt
benevolent
aesthete

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
comfort
polarize
refurbish
promote

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
aesthete
disdain
sparing
apathetic

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."