ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417748 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
manifest
futile
dreary
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
epitaph
exception
cognition
serenity

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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 epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
foil
regurgitate
fickle
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
disconcert
anthology
nurture
honorable

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
rehash
rail
untenable

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."