ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 123935 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
demeanor
vulgar
straddle
onset

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
recrimination
extol
archaic
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
duplicity
condone
extenuating

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
appraise
heed
destitute
promote

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
intelligle
redouble
impenitent
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."