ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704522 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
preclude
gargantuan
corroborate

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
heinous
garish
rehash
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
sociable
combustion
objectionable
illuminate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
promote
scapegoat
stealth
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
pretentious
camaraderie
cure
drab

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."