ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 664504 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
Score 0% 65%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
garish
furtiveness
gruff

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
extenuating
ploy
raspy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
pretentious
demeanor
commemorate

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
66% Answer Correctly
ominous
fidelity
commemorate
penurious

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
adversary
beneficial
drab

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."