ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 611119 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
Score 0% 66%

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1 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
dash
induce
fragile
finite

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
eloquent
kudos
euphoria
clarity

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
dreadful
foil
conduit

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
straddle
buffer
scorn
demean

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
corrective
cognition
scapegoat
stifle

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."