ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 603369 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
appalling
gargantuan
furtiveness
preclude

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Turmoil most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
lenient
gravity
chaos
flaw

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The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
abate
turmoil
disdain
lucidity

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The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
eloquent
impenitent
cushion
grandiose

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The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
rehash
placebo
elusive
detect

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."