ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140606 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
interminable
manifest
exasperation
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
comparable
indecorous
revive
glorify

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
implausible
stern
turpitude

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
onset
extol
pantomime

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
procrastinate
ominous
benefactor

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."