ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972884 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
indecorous
charade
stifle
prudent

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
melee
parade
methodical
oblivious

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Lenient most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
oblivious
derelict
merciful
abate

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
intricate
arbitrate
inflammatory
implement

Solution
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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
revive
devastating
conduit
abate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."