ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 619388 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
incidental
cover
clairvoyance
manifest

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
serenity
ecstatic
impenitent
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

3 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pomp
dubious
enhance
hedonism

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

4 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
incidental
adversary
solace

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
methodical
embellish
disconcert
rule

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."