ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 728691 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
benevolent
discern
impenitent

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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
embellish
disposition
sociable

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
extenuating
strict
facade
entangle

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
turpitude
rule
composed
pretentious

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
buffer
nurture
exalt
ecstasy

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."