ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 813599 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
Score 0% 73%

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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
turmoil
seriousness
exalt
precept

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
flagrant
liability
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
celebrated
comprehensible
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
commemorate
deceit
appalling
duplicity

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

5 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exalt
brawl
elusive
brandish

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."