ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 839709 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
placebo
buffer
charade
opportune

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

2 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
pallid
sameness
eloquent
plaudits

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
onset
prudent
evident
insinuate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

4 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
advance
defiant
pretense
pomp

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inviolable
melodious
inscription
perception

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."