ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 684981 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.01
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
ethical
archaic
finite
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 archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
rail
derivative
honorable
discern

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
proximity
corrosive
nearness
meticulous

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
redouble
derivative
demeanor
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
onset
nurture
pompous

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 onset is "beginning.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."