ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 536998 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
combative
liability
turpitude

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
illuminate
impenitent
furtiveness
camaraderie

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
untenable
medium
benefactor
garish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
living
buffoonery
retroactive
exalt

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
awe
flourish
fidelity
penurious

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."