ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 499794 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
incumbent
trove
equitable

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
ramble
belated
evasive
equitable

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repel
revoke
stifle
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
parity
inauspicious
surplus

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for parity is "equality.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
lenient
supple
eloquent
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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."