ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 647 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
commemorate
cover
apathetic
entangle

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
penurious
erratic
elusive

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The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
genial
finite
mandate
pallid

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable.
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
ceaseless
drub
rehash

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
augment
melee
remedial
conduit

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."