ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 231737 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
scamper
aerate
implement

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
accentuate
authoritarian
retroactive
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
duplicity
derelict
aerate

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
comprehensible
scapegoat
facade

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
commemorate
awe
hopeless
antidote

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."