ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 447078 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
recrimination
induce
grandiose
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
periodic
induce
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
opportune
extant
arbitrate
dubious

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
corrosive
mind
manifest
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
drub
bitter
polarize
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."