ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 816109 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
Score 0% 72%

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
egotist
illuminate
strategem

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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 Insinuate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
clarity
clairvoyance
elusive
imply

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Lurid most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
gruesome
epistolary
benefactor
incumbent

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
combustion
shimmering
combative
incisive

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
belated
repentant
scamper
verify

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."