ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 52427 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
Score 0% 77%

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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
illuminate
gruff
impenitent
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
lenient
deceit
nurture
pretense

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
entangle
clairvoyance
fragile
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
combative
aerate
medium
clarity

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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

5 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
disdain
gargantuan
entangle
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."