ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 285583 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
recrimination
demeanor
appalling

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

2 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
impudence
discern
cunning

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
abate
oxygenate
rail
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
benevolent
awe
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

5 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
rehash
repentant
appraise
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."