ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 41918 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
supple
fraud
courtesy
abate

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
repeated
derivative
anthology
rehash

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
preclude
approachable
anthology
curtail

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pathos
recrimination
cover

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
homage
trove
corroborate
nurture

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."