ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 500840 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
implausible
belated
censure
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
mandate
accessible
compulsion
inappropriate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

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

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 turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
pretentious
blowhard
dubious

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
stern
heed
induce
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."