ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 727262 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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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
rehash
nurture
strategem
censure

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 rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
fragile
colossal
precept
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
repel
prompt
servile
moderate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

4 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
revoke
flagrant
combustion
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
conduit
unnerve
catastrophic
mediate

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."