ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 226889 Results

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1 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
extenuating
impartial
extol
plaudits

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
aesthete
compulsion
furtiveness
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
flaw
benefactor
egotist

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
combative
aerate
oblivious
trim

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
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stifle
composed
unscrupulous
charade

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."