ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 129898 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
recrimination
aesthete
ploy

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Exasperation most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
irritation
inflammatory
liability

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
raspy
placebo
benevolent
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

4 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
dubious
anthology
vulgar

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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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
adversary
parity
kudos
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."