ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 240853 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
pretense
flaunt
devastating
impenitent

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
equitable
abate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
derelict
fickle
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
revive
timid
untenable

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
accessible
implement
insolence
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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."