ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 730578 Results

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Correct 0 3.28
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gruff
extenuating
charade
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
anthology
nurture
revoke
veneration

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
aesthete
observe
disdain
exception

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
fragile
duplicity
periodic

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
equitable
clairvoyance
strict
melodious

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."