ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 314732 Results

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1 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
flaunt
archetypal
repulse
gravity

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
refurbish
proximity
surfeit
aerate

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
corroborate
abate
deceit
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
finite
retroactive
embellish
sugar pill

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
adversary
incidental
accommodate
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."