ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 819241 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
drub
repentant
flaunt
charade

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
serenity
revoke
suspect
epistolary

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
derelict
adorn
heinous
curtail

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The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
articulate
benevolent
straddle
heinous

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
mandate
genial
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."