ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 91011 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
extol
furtiveness
heed
pretense

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
inviolable
fragile
appalling
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
seriousness
appalling
repel

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
intricate
antidote
futile
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
distortion
gravity
heinous
altruistic

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The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."