ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497635 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
Score 0% 66%

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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
ethical
garish
celebrated
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
scorn
entangle
absolve

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
drub
anthology
written
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Promote most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
advance
belated
celebrated
extant

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
opportune
heed
drab
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 drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."