ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 642267 Results

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
repentant
incumbent
plaudits

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
conduit
benefactor
hedonism

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
revoke
gruesome
belated
repentant

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
deferment
inscription
induce
revoke

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
gravity
moderate
corrective
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."