ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 74719 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
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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
strategem
discern
perception

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 perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
impartial
insinuate
repel
repentant

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
celebrated
comfort
raucous
curtail

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
indecorous
beat
advantageous
grandiose

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The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
rail
dreary
fragile
incidental

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."