ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534233 Results

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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
prudent
comparable
deceit
abate

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 prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
curtail
fragile
sensualism

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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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
embroil
melodious
flaw
exception

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
benefactor
articulate
disdain
serenity

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The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
punctual
flaunt
immoderate

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."