ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 987874 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.88
Score 0% 58%

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1 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
plaudits
extol
pageantry
lenient

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
stifle
catastrophic
frugal
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rehash
contortion
incisive
adversary

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
illuminate
disdain
meticulous

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
promote
fastidious
regale
manifest

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."