ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 753351 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
futile
augment
recrimination
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
appalling
strict
induce
elusive

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
flourish
adversary
preclude
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
benefactor
aesthete
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders.
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
deferment
revoke
punctual

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."