ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 259309 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
equitable
extol
adversary
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
pantomime
lurid
regale
dash

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
gravity
extant
accentuate

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
plaudits
melodious
evident
abate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
inviolable
heed
charade
untenable

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."