ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 383704 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

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1 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
combustion
equitable
harsh
onset

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
salvage
pomp
appraise
deceit

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
extol
strategem
stifle
trove

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
adversary
equitable
cure
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
sociable
awe
aerate

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."