ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 783215 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
fidelity
accommodate
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
sociable
duplicity
celebrated

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
curtail
methodical
neutralize
moderate

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

4 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
prune
duplicity
devastating
oblivious

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
foil
cognition
mediate

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."