ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739288 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
comparable
antidote
excuse
heed

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
81% Answer Correctly
medium
extant
induce
prominence

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
entangle
elate
vulgar
drab

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
equitable
negate
brandish

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
composed
cover
fidelity
revoke

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."