ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951227 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
inflammatory
immoderate
implausible

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
diffident
adversary
penurious
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
archaic
shorten
accentuate
stifle

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
rehash
heed
accommodate
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
genial
elate
scapegoat
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."