ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296840 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
impenitent
punctual
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
prominence
raucous
servile

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
censure
absolve
prudent
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
exalt
exasperation
intelligle
clarity

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
beneficial
insinuate
disconcert
ecstasy

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."