ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 781778 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
Score 0% 71%

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1 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
conduit
epistolary
punctual

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
disconcert
clairvoyance
stern

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
finite
pretentious
gargantuan
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
negate
iridescent
melodious
bitter

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 iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
opportune
pretentious
authoritarian
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."