ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867300 Results

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1 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
penurious
extant
extenuating

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
insolence
genial
exasperation
pomp

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elusive
incidental
glorify
epitaph

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
lenient
buffer
prudent
erratic

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
frugal
rhapsody
sociable

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."