ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 562355 Results

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Correct 0 3.35
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
rail
heed
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
defiant
flaw
liability

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 defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
oblivious
highlight
pretense
comparable

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Flagrant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
straddle
frugal
glaring
discern

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The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
revive
futile
gargantuan
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."