ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 72955 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
commemorate
duplicity
appalling
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

2 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
pretentious
fidelity
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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
foil
advantageous
strategem
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
augment
inviolable
egotist

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
epistolary
gargantuan
assess
inviolable

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."