ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 951917 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
charade
insinuate
ploy

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
facade
appraise
demeanor
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
propitious
buffoonery
flourish
parity

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
extol
flourish
review
turpitude

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
abate
ploy
benefactor
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."