ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 368557 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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
cover
prudent
futile
advantageous

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
excuse
naive
redouble
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
oblivious
gargantuan
accentuate
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
precept
servile
pantomime
frugal

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 pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
onset
penurious
flaunt
odious

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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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."