ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 474033 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
benefactor
charade
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
polarize
cognition
rancorous
melodious

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
proximity
mandate
incidental
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
harsh
insolence
heed
gargantuan

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Rail most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
upbraid
deferment
aesthete
meticulous

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."