ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796912 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
civility
onset
precept

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
turmoil
untenable
excuse
conduit

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
polarize
camaraderie
sociable
parade

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
turmoil
redouble
deceit
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
slavish
foil
appalling

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."