ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 523649 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
gravity
conduit
furtiveness
exception

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 conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rancorous
pretense
embellish
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
revoke
servile
induce
counterclaim

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
liability
urge
genial
incumbent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
incisive
disposition
corroborate
genial

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."