ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 737244 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
indecorous
epistolary
deceit
incongruous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
stifle
pantomime
turmoil

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Fickle most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
naive
condone
erratic
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
peace
opportune
duplicity
advantageous

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
colossal
pomp
derelict

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."