ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 342093 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
embellish
melee
pomp
deceit

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
serene
immoderate
revive
genial

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
gruff
strategem
frugal
stealth

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
preclude
derelict
elate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
commemorate
hedonism
iridescent

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."