ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815843 Results

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Questions 5 5
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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
strategem
authoritarian
heed
negate

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Plaudits most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
melodious
untenable
celebrated
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

3 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
imply
elate
induce
stealth

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
repentant
trove
objectionable
plaudits

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
pantomime
fickle
homage
surplus

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."