ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 35166 Results

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1 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
65% Answer Correctly
indecorous
baseless
epistolary
diffident

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
lurid
condone
charade
heed

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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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
awe
raucous
command
rail

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The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
nurture
ethical
heinous
irritation

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The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

5 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
accentuate
pallid
naive
sparing

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The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."