ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 504727 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
revoke
deceit
straddle
fragile

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
duplicity
gravity
collection
revive

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Entangle most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
censure
appalling
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
mandate
melodious
pretentious
drab

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
anthology
stealth
furtiveness
incisive

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."