ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 790468 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
futile
incisive
benevolent

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 futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
derivative
devastating
foil
serenity

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The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
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extol
rehash
rowdy
inviolable

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The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
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exculpate
revive
fickle
serenity

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The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
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celebrated
antidote
living
corrective

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."