ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 904256 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
veneration
punctual
proximity
avian

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
implausible
cover
ecstatic
meticulous

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
frugal
periodic
divide
exception

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
appalling
regale
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
complement
immoderate
extenuating

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."