ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497761 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
avian
combative
furtiveness
belated

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 belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
corroborate
perception
systematic
finite

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
heed
gargantuan
comprehensible
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
garish
careless
naive

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 diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

5 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
exalt
proximity
counterclaim
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."