ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 656476 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
insinuate
incumbent
charade
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
colossal
sparing
immoderate
stealth

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pomp
pompous
genial
grandiose

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
extenuating
derelict
corrupt
solace

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
proximity
redouble
demean

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."