ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 478829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.83
Score 0% 57%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
hedonism
accentuate
furtiveness
exasperation

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
archetypal
banal
periodic
lenient

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
colossal
cunning
pageantry
adversary

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

4 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
absolve
precept
judicious
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

5 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
clarity
excessive
scamper
flaw

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."