ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 617715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
fidelity
exasperation
comprehensible

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

2 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
flaunt
foil
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
raspy
upbraid
eulogy
epitaph

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
sociable
aerate
gargantuan
cushion

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
rail
stifle
trove
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."