ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770400 Results

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
plaudits
defiant
iridescent
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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
demean
lenient
crafty
liability

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

3 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
drub
prune
incidental
frugal

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
methodical
inappropriate
melodious
pallid

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
gruff
plaudits
regurgitate
honorable

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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."