ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619072 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
absolve
clarity
proximity
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
brandish
comprehensible
intricate
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
revive
procrastinate
conduit

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
penurious
rule
gruff
straddle

Solution
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
archaic
pretense
celebrated
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."