ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 721691 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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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
lurid
incumbent
strategem
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper.
64% Answer Correctly
parade
intricate
censure
meticulous

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
aerate
curtail
facade

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
heed
revoke
salvage

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

5 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
facade
ploy
impenitent
jocularity

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."