ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 580097 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
Score 0% 62%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
servile
inflammatory
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
ploy
fragile
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
divide
supple
avian
adversary

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
equitable
destitute
heed
exalt

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
pomp
composed
impassive
epistolary

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."