ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 151116 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
disdain
corrective
deceit
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
heed
disconcert
regale
complicated

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
exception
camaraderie
harsh
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

4 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
admired
disdain
frugal
extol

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The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
censure
sugar pill
accentuate
condone

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."