ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97975 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
ethical
corrosive
anthology

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 Cassandra was overcome with euphoria when she met her long–lost sister.
59% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
egotist
elation
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
exasperation
camaraderie
mundane

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

4 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
combustion
renown
elusive
rancorous

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

5 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
indecorous
intensify
regurgitate
interminable

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."