ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 611994 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
discern
demean
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
dubious
archaic
supple
rule

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
eloquent
dupe
servile

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
insinuate
exception
neutralize
melodious

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
nearness
epistolary
garish

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."