ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 991475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pretentious
colossal
dash
ploy

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
promote
raucous
brawl
rehash

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
lenient
extol
objectionable
penurious

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
illuminate
handicap
revoke
intricate

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cunning
ploy
meticulous
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."