ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 975251 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
meticulous
prominence
corroborate
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
loyalty
scamper
incongruous

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
euphoria
penurious
blame
civility

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
incite
immoderate
disdain
salvage

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."