ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737264 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
Score 0% 76%

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
pallid
deceit
illuminate
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 combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 Rancorous most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
bitter
naive
civility
raucous

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
combustion
courtesy
benefactor
accessible

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
egotist
derivative
prevent
flagrant

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
demeanor
incumbent
advance

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."