ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 982588 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
commemorate
furtiveness
flaw
prominence

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
supple
appalling
regurgitate
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
immoderate
proximity
contortion
equitable

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
meticulous
suppress
embellish
pomp

Solution
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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
incisive
distortion
postponement
straddle

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."