ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 127998 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
elusive
excessive
proximity
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
preclude
scamper
eloquent
strategem

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
75% Answer Correctly
censure
liability
intensify
serenity

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", 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."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
interminable
aerate
blowhard
embellish

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
52% Answer Correctly
refurbish
methodical
civility
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."