ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 495552 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
perception
improbable
elate
curtail

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
implausible
beneficial
pompous

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
divination
augment
immoderate
proximity

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
anthology
defiant
surly
fidelity

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
nurture
dash
appraise
corroborate

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."