ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 489929 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
proximity
sparing
pomp
incidental

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
supple
mediate
deceit
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
disconcert
demeanor
moderate
sensualism

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
pathos
implement
immoderate
comfort

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
distortion
caustic
embellish
condone

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."