ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 891421 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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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
disconcert
trove
strategem
straddle

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

2 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
corroborate
aggressive
turmoil
derivative

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
fraud
supple
accessible
homage

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
punctual
buffoonery
inflammatory
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Pantomime most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
charade
buffoonery
cunning
aerate

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."