ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 627161 Results

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1 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
fastidious
avian
implement
flaw

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
crafty
aesthete
onset
punctual

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
stern
sociable
compassion
egotist

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
liability
pantomime
exception

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The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

5 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
chaos
avian
benefactor

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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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."