ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816684 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
discern
methodical
colossal

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
straddle
condone
fastidious
meticulous

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
sociable
genial
servile

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The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
pomp
raspy
liability

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The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
untenable
incongruous
mediate

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The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."