ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 808606 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
parity
drub
incongruous

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
trove
pathos
oblige
opportune

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

3 Onset most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
start
equitable
corrective
exception

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 Naive most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
drab
artless
meticulous
appalling

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
aesthete
mundane
discern
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."