ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 2041 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
epistolary
cover
revoke
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
repel
implausible
appalling

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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
avian
plaudits
ecstasy
proximity

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
fickle
devastating
unscrupulous
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pantomime
civility
elucidate
onset

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The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."