ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 963927 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
corrosive
charade
heinous
pretense

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
flourish
serenity
gruesome
punctual

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
deferment
interminable
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
finite
stifle
condone

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 finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
liability
compulsion
composed
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", 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."