ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 193891 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
gruff
iridescent
dubious

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 dubious is "questionable.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
implausible
inflammatory
illuminate
intensify

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
pleasant
ploy
archetypal
revive

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
equitable
untenable
grandiose
nearness

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Stealth most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
illuminate
appraise
fraud
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."