ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 306597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.10
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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
eulogy
furtiveness
derivative
exception

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
extol
procrastinate
melodious
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
sociability
retroactive
proximity
repel

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
grandiose
sensualism
facade
beneficial

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

5 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
deferment
mundane
embellish

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."