ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271825 Results

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
accommodate
embellish
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
intensify
immoderate
melee
celebrated

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
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pathos
ramble
inappropriate
drub

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The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
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charade
aerate
heinous
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
accentuate
delight
turmoil
methodical

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."