ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 42231 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
buffer
buffoonery
improbable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
compulsion
dreary
prune
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
negate
corruption
untenable
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
naive
sociable
derelict
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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
placebo
crafty
interminable
exalt

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."