ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 61449 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
facade
insinuate
cover
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
entangle
pomp
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dubious
procrastinate
unscrupulous
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
rancorous
opponent
appraise
fickle

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
frugal
colossal
precept

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."