ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 98585 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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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
interminable
implausible
strategem
fickle

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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
surplus
euphoria
irritation
exalt

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
futile
camaraderie
compassion
disconcert

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
antidote
apathetic
surfeit
pallid

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
pretentious
pale
melee

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."