ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717787 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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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
impenitent
epistolary
preclude
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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
conduit
periodic
composed
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
disdain
pliant
meticulous
recrimination

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

4 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
rancorous
honorable
abate
epistolary

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
approachable
heed
beneficial
foil

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."