ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 634722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.26
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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
stealth
archetypal
strategem
compulsion

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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
serenity
abate
colossal
chaos

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

3 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
pomp
benevolent
turpitude

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
induce
refurbish
pomp

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
meticulous
shorten
ploy

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."