ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589129 Results

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1 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
prominence
evasive
aerate
plaudits

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
beneficial
benefactor
flourish
review

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
melodious
equitable
opponent
inflammatory

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The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
civility
flagrant
charade
derelict

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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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
exception
derelict
repulse
ecstatic

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."