ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145589 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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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
parity
exasperation
awe
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 parity is "equality.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
buffer
oblivious
dubious
rowdy

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
exasperation
gravity
supple
intelligle

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
recrimination
corroborate
prudent
trim

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
periodic
revoke
exasperation

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."