ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 843692 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
straddle
cover
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

2 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
celebrated
heinous
embroil
turmoil

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
parity
ecstatic
promote
vulgar

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The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
exception
disconcert
brandish
combustion

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The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
ramble
raucous
delay
repentant

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."