ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 96160 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
derivative
honorable
onset
repel

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
demeanor
harsh
duplicity
gruff

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
lenient
embellish
upbraid
drub

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
akin
corrosive
archetypal

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
strategem
punctual
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."