ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 480308 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
pallid
derelict
refurbish

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
glorify
adversary
catastrophic
abate

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
ploy
accentuate
sociable

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
heed
clairvoyance
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
intricate
meticulous
objectionable
deferment

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."