ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 211462 Results

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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
scapegoat
heinous
strategem
prominence

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
drub
melodious
meticulous
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
mediate
procrastinate
diffident
renovate

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
duplicity
intelligle
procrastinate
liability

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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
impenitent
implausible
combustion
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."