ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 944150 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
demeanor
hedonism
ramble
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
disconcert
augment
corrosive
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
stifle
enormous
inviolable
eulogy

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
sociable
pathos
ploy

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
condone
scapegoat
composed
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."