ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 661572 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
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1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
straddle
elusive
ecstatic
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
compulsion
demean
advantageous
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
counterclaim
abate
plaudits
implausible

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
insinuate
rail
incidental

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
disposition
condone
drub
onset

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."