ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 903981 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.81
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
untenable
pageantry
turmoil
exalt

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
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penurious
elate
inflammatory
commonplace

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The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flaunt
caustic
benefactor
penurious

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
corroborate
turmoil
untenable

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
abate
keen
lurid
aesthete

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."