ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 459920 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
straddle
keen
entangle
dubious

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
advantageous
exception
cover
insolence

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
insolence
oblige
lenient
entangle

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
mask
placebo
epitaph
awe

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
repentant
negate
celebrated

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."