ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 125942 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
buffer
facade
meticulous
serene

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
corrective
deceit
heinous
proximity

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 proximity is "closeness.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
naive
corrupt
camaraderie
buffoonery

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 naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
stifle
gruff
straddle
impudent

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
compulsion
defiant
admired
flaunt

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."