ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400295 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
insinuate
cover
clairvoyance
civility

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
appalling
dash
euphoria
regale

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Euphoria most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
elation
straddle
periodic
extant

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The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
corroborate
corrective
methodical
limited

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The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
61% Answer Correctly
mundane
futile
opportune
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."