ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 655629 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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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
stern
fraud
compulsion
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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush.
82% Answer Correctly
foil
combative
igniting
turpitude

Solution
The definition for combustion is "Act of burning." Used in a sentence: Campers must use fire with great caution to prevent combustion of the parched brush. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
aerate
spew
insolence
polarize

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
oblige
polarize
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
extant
buffer
duplicity

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."