ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371374 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
opportune
awe
charade
unscrupulous

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
demean
facade
bitter
promote

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
pantomime
intricate
melee

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
aerate
appalling
harsh
raspy

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
opportune
ominous
dubious
awe

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."