ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 483560 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
precept
comfort
gruff
turmoil

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
surly
supple
comparable
pomp

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
pretense
rowdy
rehash
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
60% Answer Correctly
observe
ploy
comparable
stealth

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
opportune
deferment
demeanor

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."