ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424732 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
refurbish
disdain
solace
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turpitude
strategem
liability
demeanor

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
preclude
prudent
incongruous
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
meticulous
epitaph
elate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
recrimination
surfeit
exception
flaunt

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."