ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 870846 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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1 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
extenuating
mediate
trove

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
diffident
futile
repentant

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
nurture
anthology
brawl
appraise

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
benefactor
lucidity
defiant

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
commemorate
disposition
eloquent
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."