ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
epitaph
beneficial
awe

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
elation
penurious
regale
stern

Solution
The definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
avian
clairvoyance
celebrated
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
solace
deferment
antiquated
prudent

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
appalling
mediate
clairvoyance
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."