ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 442302 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
melee
precept
charade

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
anthology
celebrated
bird–like
antidote

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
appalling
repel
rancorous
irritation

Solution
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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
mandate
incumbent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
complement
manifest
ploy
apathetic

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."