ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 596678 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
meticulous
furtiveness
unscrupulous
prudent

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
awe
punctual
archetypal

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
exasperation
egotist
promote

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
belated
iridescent
strategem

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The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
ploy
melodious
corrosive

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."