ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870689 Results

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1 Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day.
85% Answer Correctly
strict
grandiose
negate
pomp

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
erratic
entangle
euphoria
combative

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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 euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
combative
untenable
advantageous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
embellish
regurgitate
recrimination

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
repentant
sociable
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."