ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163921 Results

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
grandiose
combustion
altruistic
supple

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
moderate
benefactor
clairvoyance
shorten

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
repentant
parade
eulogy
fraud

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
extol
rail
straddle
veneration

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The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
pallid
procrastinate
strategem
duplicity

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."