ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 823273 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.84
Score 0% 57%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
drub
interminable
cover
rehash

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
mundane
induce
fragile

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
incisive
altruistic
advantageous
flagrant

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
gargantuan
aesthete
finite

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
dubious
condone
appalling
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."