ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 138726 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
Score 0% 70%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
embellish
cover
futile
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
fragile
gargantuan
incisive
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
periodic
punctual
liability
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
flagrant
melee
gruff

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
incidental
methodical
accommodate

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."