ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 71762 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
interminable
liability
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
preclude
liability
frugal
repulse

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
duplicity
impudent
revoke

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Advantageous most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
entangle
anthology
favorable
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
untenable
ecstasy
epistolary
pathos

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."