ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 144711 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.86
Score 0% 57%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
recrimination
furtiveness
awe

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
recrimination
moderate
aesthete

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
raspy
rancorous
melodious
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
stifle
cunning
incisive
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Straddle most nearly means:
42% Answer Correctly
waffle
prudent
implausible
melodious

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."