ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 315131 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
strategem
plaudits
stealth

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
plaudits
ecstasy
exasperation
clarity

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
commemorate
liability
raspy
nearness

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
abate
cognition
gruff
drub

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
remedial
induce
impenitent

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."