ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 477615 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
embellish
inflammatory
drub
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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

2 Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems
72% Answer Correctly
ploy
combative
straddle
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
celebrated
elucidate
negate
composed

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
placebo
ethical
dulcet
fragile

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
assess
solace
pretense
buffer

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."