ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 401008 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
gravity
drub
cover
fidelity

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
exalt
rehash
living
precept

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
exception
approachable
dubious
corrective

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
condone
accommodate
exception

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
repentant
curtail
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."