ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 798152 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
immoderate
turmoil
fidelity

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
salvage
bitter
turmoil
corrosive

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
written
corroborate
promote
fraud

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
euphoria
nurture
elucidate
finite

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
clarity
remedial
plaudits
incisive

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."