ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 668450 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.87
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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
extenuating
lenient
celebrated

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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incongruous
polarize
beneficial
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
derelict
humble
hedonism
untenable

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
flaw
seditious
sociable
fragile

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
pretense
fastidious
illuminate
dubious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."