ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 136393 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
Score 0% 68%

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
euphoria
combative
elusive
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
mediate
repeated
extenuating
demean

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
augment
gargantuan
trove

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
fraud
scamper
implausible
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
upbraid
abate
turmoil
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."