ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 439608 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
foil
liability
commonplace

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
curtail
eulogy
charade
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
combative
scapegoat
serene
disdain

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
eloquent
inappropriate
heinous
pathos

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
combative
melodious
exalt
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."