ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 995628 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
grandiose
eulogy
cover
implement

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
periodic
disconcert
improbable
ramble

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
revive
diffident
celebrated
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
drub
insolence
shorten
inviolable

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

5 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
chaos
negate
avian
melodious

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."