ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 342406 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
foil
entangle
odious
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
incongruous
induce
exculpate
mundane

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
onset
pomp
indecorous
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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
corrosive
frugal
epistolary
sociable

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
corrective
naive
advance
eulogy

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."