ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
precept
exasperation
polarize

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
exception
mundane
indecorous

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

3 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
proximity
derelict
surly
oblivious

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
flaw
gravity
anomaly
benevolent

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

5 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
fidelity
recrimination
accessible
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."