ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
exasperation
naive
flaw

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Diffident most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cunning
civility
timid
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
flaunt
promote
extol

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
cunning
punctual
homage
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
composed
accessible
ethical
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."