ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 347834 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
celebrated
facade
prudent

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
duplicity
imply
periodic
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
prudent
condone
solace
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
illuminate
reanimate
combative
stifle

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
awe
immoderate
impenitent

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."