ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 209513 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

Review

1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
distortion
buffoonery
eulogy
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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
sociable
derelict
waffle
promote

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
extant
abate
intricate
aggressive

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
immoderate
absolve
garish

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
punctual
corroborate
interminable
loyalty

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."