ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 624170 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.97
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1 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ramble
incisive
trove
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
fickle
ramble
contrite
elate

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
37% Answer Correctly
abate
garish
banal
combustion

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
curtail
supple
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
deferment
proximity
charade
unscrupulous

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."