ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 267193 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
revoke
exception
highlight
accessible

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
prudent
incisive
comprehensible
hopeless

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
raspy
altruistic
meticulous
implausible

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
foil
curtail
futile
patron

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
mediate
deceit
intricate
corroborate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."