ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 704035 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
corroborate
rescind
ramble
punctual

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
promote
cover
duplicity
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flourish
complement
mandate
eulogy

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
ploy
extenuating
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
flaw
jocularity
fidelity
futile

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."