ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 518890 Results

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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
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procrastinate
repel
corroborate
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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
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dubious
composed
surly
melodious

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The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
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authoritarian
pageantry
hedonism
methodical

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The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
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corruption
trove
catastrophic
adversary

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The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Derelict most nearly means:
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buffoonery
rancorous
facade
destitute

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The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."