ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415557 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
charade
pomp
extenuating
mediate

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
scamper
redouble
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
promote
appalling
evasive
servile

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
epistolary
solace
pantomime
excessive

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
drab
crafty
pallid
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."