ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 10284 Results

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
illuminate
diffident
duplicity
cover

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
flourish
combustion
demeanor
seditious

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The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
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erratic
proximity
composed
extant

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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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

4 Aesthete most nearly means:
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demean
connoisseur
grandiose
rehash

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The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
genial
finite
surfeit
accommodate

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The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."