ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 28406 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
Score 0% 67%

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1 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ethical
stern
furtiveness
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
archaic
disconcert
salvage
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Heinous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
compulsion
advantageous
drab
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
54% Answer Correctly
absolve
combustion
melee
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
redouble
supple
duplicity
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."