ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 367174 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.08
Score 0% 62%

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

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
straddle
turmoil
recrimination
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
incisive
jocularity
nurture
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

4 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
benefactor
diffident
parade
demeanor

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
rancorous
pantomime
refurbish

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."