ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 610059 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
opportune
elusive
hedonism
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
indecorous
preclude
celebrated
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
fickle
pathos
discern
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
corrective
absolve
bird–like
stifle

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
derelict
charade
duplicity
catastrophic

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."