ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45441 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
accommodate
furtiveness
rancorous
untenable

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

2 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
demean
judicious
heed
genial

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
implausible
regale
obnoxious
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
scamper
pomp
parade
nurture

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
indecorous
ploy
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."