ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 234621 Results

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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
methodical
collection
perception
compulsion

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
lurid
naive
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
sociable
hedonism
elusive

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
baseless
regurgitate
sociable
dubious

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
revive
nurture
disposition

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The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."