ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 457397 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
stern
raspy
cover
scamper

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
pompous
ecstatic
prudent

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Heed most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mind
incidental
archaic
drub

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
euphoria
foil
liability
execute

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
embellish
apathetic
sameness
incumbent

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."