ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911677 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
grandiose
elate
mundane

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
induce
brandish
pretentious
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
diffident
flaw
civility
living

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The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
clarity
blowhard
combustion
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
egotist
adorn
epitaph

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."