ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 702875 Results

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
melee
demean
deceit
adversary

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 demean is "to lower status.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
strict
straddle
meticulous
incongruous

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
egotist
anthology
baseless
indecorous

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
beat
lenient
compulsion
flourish

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
negate
inviolable
detect
frugal

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."