ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 144774 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
garish
mediate
anthology
furtiveness

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
impenitent
fickle
rule
hedonism

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

3 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
placebo
cover
exalt
abate

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

4 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
raspy
opportune
execute
oblivious

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pallid
garish
grandiose
oblilgatory

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."