ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 653265 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
pantomime
inscription
meticulous
corroborate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
solace
exception
plaudits

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
defiant
collection
stern
garish

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
revive
suppress
pantomime
defiant

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
indecorous
adversary
grandiose
neutralize

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."