ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942167 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
retroactive
fickle
refurbish

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pomp
derelict
gaudy
lenient

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incumbent
flaw
dupe
augment

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
genial
advantageous
adversary
lurid

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
prudent
review
supple
incumbent

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."