ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 665116 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
absolve
pomp
authoritarian
charade

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
futile
dubious
propitious
stifle

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
egotist
buffer
perception
excessive

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 Composed most nearly means:
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heed
serene
frugal
stern

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
mundane
scamper
rhapsody

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The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."