ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 739714 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
repentant
dupe
exalt
exasperation

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
impenitent
penurious
stifle
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
58% Answer Correctly
equitable
cache
antidote
accentuate

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
eloquent
merciful
discern
pretentious

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
egotist
foil
gargantuan

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 foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."