ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 989568 Results

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1 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
appraise
prudent
exalt

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
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serenity
precept
seriousness
mundane

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Prune most nearly means:
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aerate
trim
prune
curtail

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month.
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melodious
fraud
erratic
interminable

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The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Scapegoat most nearly means:
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gravity
insolence
rail
dupe

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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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."