ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 638012 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
entangle
melodious
strategem
disdain

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
prune
extant
pleasant
sociable

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
eulogy
compulsion
counterclaim
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
conduit
patron
equitable
recrimination

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
naive
frugal
benefactor
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."