ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 881828 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
distortion
absolve
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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
sociable
revive
pallid
favorable

Solution
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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
timid
extenuating
condone

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Servile most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
catastrophic
repentant
pallid

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
liability
extant
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."