ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897584 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
penurious
refurbish
catastrophic
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
extant
scapegoat
excessive
heinous

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
moderate
melodious
fidelity

Solution
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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
favorable
inviolable
archetypal
composed

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
combative
appalling
flaunt
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."