ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 529638 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
unscrupulous
turmoil
stern

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 Opportune most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
aerate
untenable
propitious
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
derivative
strict
corroborate
augment

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
solace
suppress
elate
equitable

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
embellish
drab
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."