ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539888 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
absolve
deceit
flaunt
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
adorn
recrimination
disconcert
epistolary

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
dubious
homage
exasperation
extenuating

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
accessible
insinuate
blowhard
stern

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
turmoil
supple
heed

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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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for heed is "To pay attention to.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."