ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 57180 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
Score 0% 65%

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
polarize
perception
rehash

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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
hedonism
onset
handicap
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
abate
prudent
dulcet
melodious

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
punctual
scapegoat
augment
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
authoritarian
illuminate
heinous

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."