ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387526 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
lenient
deceit
scamper
extenuating

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Trove most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
cache
rancorous
entangle
accentuate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
incite
euphoria
catastrophic
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
lenient
finite
collection
solace

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

5 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
embellish
surplus
refurbish
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."