ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 358615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
strategem
moderate
heed

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
augment
impenitent
beneficial

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

3 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gruff
seriousness
inviolable
pretense

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
retroactive
naive
brawl
insolence

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
adversary
surplus
ethical
exculpate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."