ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 911583 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
antidote
iridescent
advance
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
mandate
clairvoyance
veneration
entangle

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
dubious
preclude
cognition
onset

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
disconcert
recrimination
judicious
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."