ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 657422 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
negate
preclude
corroborate
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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
derelict
incumbent
upbraid
liability

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
repel
stealth
accommodate

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

4 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
brandish
inflammatory
oxygenate
entangle

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
revive
archaic
negate

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."