ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 112519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
comparable
cover
incisive
accommodate

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
prune
pretense
flaw

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
appalling
oblige
exasperation
comparable

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
trove
rehash
indecorous
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Implement most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
execute
fragile
fraud
rail

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."