ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 52007 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
Score 0% 65%

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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
manifest
revive
appalling
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
moderate
placebo
benefactor
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
flaw
pretentious
combustion
augment

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

4 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
induce
ecstatic
supple
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
stifle
flourish
augment

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."