ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 288084 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.14
Score 0% 63%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
naive
distortion
cover
heed

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
implement
antidote
pliant
solace

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
appraise
inviolable
melodious
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
compulsion
methodical
jocularity
frugal

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
buffer
accommodate
gruff
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."