ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 588207 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
cover
aesthete
nurture

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flagrant
implausible
rule
stealth

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
implement
disdain
articulate
stealth

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
incumbent
implausible
antidote
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
absolve
prominence
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."