ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366646 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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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
pretentious
strategem
exception
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
exception
scapegoat
prune

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
euphoria
epistolary
glaring
exasperation

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
illuminate
accommodate
ecstatic
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
perception
surplus
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."