ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 333324 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
pantomime
apathetic
clarity

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gruesome
onset
dubious
stealth

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
intricate
immoderate
dupe
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
adversary
fidelity
gruff

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
rail
exception
duplicity
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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."