ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 423317 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
proximity
composed
cover
redouble

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
prudent
enormous
defiant
garish

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
illuminate
censure
surplus
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
placebo
inflammatory
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
periodic
colossal
servile

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."