ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172594 Results

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
flourish
distortion
fickle
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 fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

2 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
repel
command
flaw
corrective

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

3 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impudent
turpitude
fidelity
corrosive

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
entangle
brawl
egotist
prune

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
benevolent
extenuating
corroborate
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."