ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 531578 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
pathos
salvage
perception

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
heed
nurture
veneration
equitable

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
drub
impenitent
scorn
moderate

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
rancorous
civility
drub
careless

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 rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
methodical
advantageous
furtiveness

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."