ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 912321 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
antidote
cover
recrimination
servile

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
defiant
recrimination
articulate
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
drub
antidote
petty
supple

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
commemorate
archaic
awe

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
absolve
serenity
prompt
clarity

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."