ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170787 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
comprehensible
camaraderie
entangle

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
preclude
genial
pleasant
immoderate

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
naive
intricate
penurious

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
stealth
turmoil
diffident
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

5 Dubious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
plaudits
flaunt
appalling
suspect

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."