ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 204822 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
epistolary
flaunt
deceit
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
periodic
repel
systematic
accentuate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
remedial
preclude
stifle
comparable

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

4 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
rescue
mandate
turpitude
intricate

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
fraud
salvage
archaic
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."