ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 96447 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
garish
colossal
penurious

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl.
63% Answer Correctly
scamper
bitter
induce
epitaph

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
tardy
appalling
surplus
melee

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
implausible
civility
extenuating
admired

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
incumbent
demean
trove
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."