ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 663350 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
pretense
lenient
mandate

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
straddle
fidelity
nurture
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
intricate
mundane
limited
buffer

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
discern
epitaph
shimmering
demean

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
camaraderie
promote
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."