ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 508734 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
advantageous
appalling
camaraderie
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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
fragile
flaw
oblige
scamper

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
flaunt
buffer
appalling
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
disconcert
repentant
rule
melee

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
censure
procrastinate
benefactor
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."