ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 846885 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
fraud
precept
cover
regurgitate

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 precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
drab
sociable
keen
disconcert

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
absolve
exalt
futile
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
stern
eulogy
flourish

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
rancorous
accessible
pretense
vulgar

Solution
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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."