ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 29791 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
77% Answer Correctly
revoke
advantageous
glorify
implement

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
turpitude
cover
disdain
duplicity

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
hedonism
obnoxious
turmoil

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
awe
pretense
foil
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
garish
indecorous
articulate
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."