ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 432800 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.77
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1 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
scamper
liability
flourish
impartial

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
embellish
flourish
composed

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
antidote
intricate
genial
revoke

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
foil
glaring
pretense
flagrant

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

5 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
cunning
humble
exception
demean

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."