ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 481393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
revoke
embellish
regale
evident

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
61% Answer Correctly
perception
placebo
aerate
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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
objectionable
buffoonery
implausible

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
exception
extenuating
cushion
turpitude

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
redouble
supple
sociable
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."