ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 804122 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
demean
opponent
inauspicious
oblivious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
liability
embellish
conduit
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 Fidelity most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appraise
lenient
accentuate
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
comprehensible
charade
preclude

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
regurgitate
accessible
absolve

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."