ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124547 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
colossal
charade
diffident
ramble

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
negate
aesthete
comfort
incongruous

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The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
flourish
commemorate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
aesthete
suspect
penurious

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The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

5 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
prominence
kudos
procrastinate
induce

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The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for prominence is "importance.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."