ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 452799 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
equitable
furtiveness
distortion
flaw

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

2 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
prudent
abate
ploy

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
ploy
drab
raucous
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
placebo
advantageous
collection
repel

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
equitable
augment
careless
beneficial

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."