ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 986091 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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1 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
drab
solace
mandate

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
dupe
conduit
recrimination

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
fidelity
collection
impenitent
apathetic

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rehash
charade
liability
commemorate

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", 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."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
adversary
fidelity
frugal
prudent

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."