ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976599 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
extant
ploy
redouble

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
gravity
indecorous
complement
rhapsody

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The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
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aerate
benefactor
flaunt
sociability

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The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
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periodic
diffident
judicious
duplicity

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The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
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elate
excessive
dubious
stern

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The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."