ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 227975 Results

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1 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
composed
merciful
embellish
insinuate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
illuminate
charade
fidelity
eulogy

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
archetypal
scamper
sugar pill
placebo

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The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
defiant
epitaph
immoderate
suppress

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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
nurture
ramble
compulsion
pageantry

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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."