ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 672222 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
duplicity
avian
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 Trove most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
flourish
cache
illuminate
composed

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
futile
pageantry
exasperation
appalling

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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
archetypal
suppress
flagrant
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 Disconcert most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
methodical
unnerve
duplicity
stealth

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."