ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727278 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
manifest
cover
implausible
commemorate

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
procrastinate
refurbish
liability

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", 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 refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
fragile
colossal
precept
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
inflammatory
egotist
periodic

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

5 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
odious
implausible
repentant

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."