ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 685823 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
turmoil
naive
punctual
cover

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
careless
trove
composed
parity

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
inflammatory
raspy
drab

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

4 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
anthology
civility
excuse
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
naive
solace
divide
awe

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."