ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 849688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.78
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
drub
stifle
charade
surplus

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Derivative most nearly means:
37% Answer Correctly
banal
equitable
moderate
incongruous

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
rail
postponement
pathos
combative

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Supple most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
pliant
epistolary
awe
revive

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
facade
perception
dulcet
precept

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."