ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 140216 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
turpitude
defect
scamper

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
parity
euphoria
living
insolence

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
genial
strategem
promote
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
rehash
merciful
genial
iridescent

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
indecorous
banal
brandish
dubious

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."