ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 913906 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
corrosive
fickle
trove

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
civility
periodic
indecorous
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
exception
intricate
beneficial

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
civility
liability
archetypal

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
prominence
garish
roam
redouble

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."