ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 150037 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
condone
cunning
strategem
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
incumbent
cunning
pantomime
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
periodic
salvage
charade
epistolary

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
straddle
melee
equitable

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
melee
colossal
nearness
rail

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."