ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 400854 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
corrosive
liability
cover
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
grandiose
flagrant
discern
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
elate
ominous
derelict
archaic

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
mundane
promote
flourish
supple

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
regurgitate
comprehensible
garish

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."