ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 27092 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
odious
precept
interminable
genial

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
beneficial
crafty
pomp
mediate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
revive
beneficial
illuminate
verify

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The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
strategem
incongruous
prudent

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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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
flourish
commemorate
regale

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."