ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 220738 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
iridescent
mediate
roam
ramble

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
rancorous
derelict
perception

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
distortion
channel
embellish
derelict

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
impenitent
hedonism
pathos

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Opportune most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
pallid
propitious
diffident
insolence

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."