ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 740484 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.66
Score 0% 53%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
regale
deferment
impenitent
furtiveness

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
serenity
equitable
dulcet
incisive

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
inauspicious
combative
stifle

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
serenity
polarize
pliant
genial

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
diffident
cover
fragile
servile

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."