ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 205543 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
regale
genial
trove
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
rail
pomp
pretense
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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
insolence
living
appraise
implausible

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
insinuate
trim
moderate
defiant

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
elusive
roam
incisive
clarity

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."