ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534137 Results

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Correct 0 3.53
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
fraud
hedonism
entangle
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
adversary
methodical
apathetic

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

3 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pale
repentant
melodious
combustion

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
incumbent
extol
refurbish

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
finite
censure
urge
intricate

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."