ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991279 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
immoderate
pageantry
heed
benefactor

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 benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
raucous
plaudits
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
finite
proximity
ploy
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
exception
servile
proximity

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
discern
melee
equitable

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."