ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 651327 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
exalt
deceit
procrastinate
combative

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

2 Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection.
74% Answer Correctly
corrosive
stern
duplicity
careless

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
curtail
fragile
implement

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incumbent
cushion
immoderate
corrective

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
regurgitate
immoderate
exalt

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."