ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 165878 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rail
discern
adversary
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
corrosive
gruff
nearness
embellish

Solution
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. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
extant
ploy
remedial
eulogy

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
indecorous
iridescent
discern
counterclaim

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
65% Answer Correctly
ecstasy
heinous
avian
pantomime

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."