ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 17059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
charade
deferment
stern

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
foil
scamper
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
scamper
beneficial
kudos
celebrated

Solution
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
serene
prominence
recrimination

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
petty
accentuate
awe
raucous

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."