ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 79923 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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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
refurbish
stifle
strategem
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 stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
moderate
stealth
shimmering
conduit

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
pretentious
glaring
belated
aerate

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

4 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
grandiose
handicap
awe
demeanor

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
futile
combustion
comprehensible
suppress

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."