ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 265829 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
fraud
euphoria
corrosive
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
brandish
incisive
pretense

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
accentuate
redouble
eulogy

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
epistolary
exalt
placebo
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
penurious
strategem
raspy
combative

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."