ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739467 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
derivative
renown
celebrated

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
combative
belated
ramble

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

3 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
contortion
incongruous
appraise

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
turmoil
absolve
elate

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rail
deceit
pomp
diffident

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."