ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428940 Results

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1 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
refurbish
vulgar
periodic
aerate

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
procrastinate
egotist
humble

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
exasperation
naive
strategem
servile

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
untenable
refurbish
written
clarity

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
ramble
serenity
inscription
preclude

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."