ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 491978 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
inviolable
implausible
negate
strategem

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
pale
extant
foil

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 Condone most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
exasperation
euphoria
authoritarian
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
flaunt
complement
pretentious
rancorous

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

5 The defiant toddler refused to leave the park.
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
induce
cunning
demean

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."