ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 711017 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
accommodate
diffident
deceit
compulsion

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 accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
drab
redouble
scapegoat
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
exasperation
promote
antidote
caustic

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
archetypal
appalling
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
melodious
dubious
plaudits
obdurate

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."