ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 667240 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
untenable
euphoria
celebrated

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
elucidate
mandate
demeanor
conduit

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
ramble
naive
demeanor

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
compulsion
diffident
implausible
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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Aesthete most nearly means:
52% Answer Correctly
benevolent
connoisseur
procrastinate
eloquent

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."