ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 342223 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
redouble
elate
onset
sparing

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
solace
deceit
exception
discern

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
impenitent
duplicity
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
dreadful
penurious
repel
gruff

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
incidental
implement
celebrated
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."