ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140104 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
epitaph
stealth
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
anthology
improbable
servile
plaudits

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
onset
moderate
foster
ramble

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

4 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
limited
interminable
composed
flourish

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

5 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
augment
polarize
futile
blowhard

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."