ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 873644 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
cunning
promote
inauspicious
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
refurbish
redouble
roam
avian

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
collection
camaraderie
avian

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
supple
pretentious
inauspicious
favorable

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The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

5 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
insinuate
arbitrate
exalt
mandate

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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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."