ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 637951 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
clairvoyance
implement
condone

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 implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
equitable
hopeless
derelict
conduit

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
proximity
mandate
supple
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
heed
intelligle
archetypal
pretentious

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
precept
pretentious
pallid

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."