ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 217376 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
ploy
appalling
gigantic
liability

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
archaic
polarize
civility

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

3 Facade most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
extenuating
redouble
mask
oblivious

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

4 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
serenity
commemorate
untouchable
insolence

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
pretentious
apathetic
strategem

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."