ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 981276 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
plaudits
placebo
absolve

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
revive
elusive
lenient

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The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
benefactor
induce
appraise
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
prevent
epitaph
advantageous
compulsion

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
absolve
condone
gruesome

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 absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."