ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 224219 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
diffident
stifle
mundane

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
straddle
retroactive
pantomime

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
salvage
egotist
genial
pretense

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose.
67% Answer Correctly
evident
appalling
corrosive
accommodate

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
drab
flourish
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."