ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 16094 Results

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
equitable
cover
prune
oblivious

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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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
implausible
immoderate
honorable
implement

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
untenable
admired
repel
extenuating

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
proximity
nurture
turmoil
serene

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

5 The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
gravity
clairvoyance
parity

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The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."