ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
authoritarian
charade
distortion

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
cunning
proximity
interminable
pageantry

Solution
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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
conduit
scapegoat
homage
parity

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
dubious
aggressive
corrective
extant

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
servile
anthology
disposition
drub

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."