ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 25925 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
cognition
absolve
demean

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
moderate
rehash
naive
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
corroborate
pretentious
exasperation

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
facade
onset
hedonism
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
pallid
bird–like
benefactor
retroactive

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."