ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 56177 Results

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
meticulous
deceit
rehash
iridescent

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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
57% Answer Correctly
melodious
abate
divination
benevolent

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
ploy
flaw
interminable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
insolence
genial
untenable

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
intricate
verify
interminable
ramble

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."