ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 577201 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
placebo
accentuate
eulogy
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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
disdain
abate
anthology

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
58% Answer Correctly
slavish
insolence
eloquent
heed

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Raucous most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
appraise
stifle
rowdy
plaudits

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

5 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
rail
scapegoat
regurgitate
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."