ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 502178 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
promote
cover
epistolary
clarity

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
insolence
turmoil
extant

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
compulsion
divination
futile
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
commemorate
command
absolve
corrective

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
facade
adversary
perception

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."