ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 232360 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
clairvoyance
accentuate
immoderate

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
75% Answer Correctly
incidental
accommodate
careless
mandate

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
adversary
scapegoat
duplicity
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
flagrant
meticulous
divination

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
prudent
implausible
drub

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."