ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 33748 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
mandate
moderate
dash
elate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
incongruous
methodical
archaic
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
perception
imply
equitable
appalling

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
conduit
rancorous
heinous

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
exalt
articulate
ecstatic
drub

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."