ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976895 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
servile
belated
periodic

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ethical
naive
revive
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
disdain
civility
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
distortion
immoderate
extol

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
rail
precept
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."