ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 175719 Results

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1 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
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grandiose
heed
melee

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
flaw
epistolary
flourish
pretense

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

3 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
pantomime
derivative
jocularity
repentant

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
eulogy
ploy
implement
pliant

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
stifle
equitable
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."