ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 290264 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
charade
negate
refurbish

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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
drub
appalling
admired
turmoil

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
abate
manifest
adorn
implement

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
rail
aerate
advantageous
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
proximity
inauspicious
rancorous
anomaly

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."