ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 895404 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
inflammatory
supple
anthology

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 inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
solace
reanimate
combative
interminable

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

3 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
bitter
redouble
catastrophic
exasperation

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
adversary
rancorous
propitious
belated

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
foster
benevolent
advantageous
deferment

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."