ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497078 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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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
revoke
aerate
extant
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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
harsh
regale
buffer

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Camaraderie most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
melodious
repentant
sociability
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
promote
counterclaim
melee
combustion

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
apathetic
beat
periodic

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."