ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 340497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.70
Score 0% 74%

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
ramble
benefactor
deceit
prune

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

2 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
elusive
inauspicious
advantageous
embellish

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
epistolary
objectionable
clarity

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
delight
rail
mandate
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
demean
incumbent
hopeless
scamper

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."