ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84615

Questions 5
Words adversary, entangle, gruff, ploy, proximity

Study Guide

adversary
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
entangle
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
gruff
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
ploy
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.
proximity
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.