ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220074 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
defiant
combative
charade
insinuate

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
demeanor
obnoxious
exalt

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
flourish
flagrant
anomaly
awe

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
preclude
awe
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
ploy
plaudits
interminable

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."