ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 888111 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
rehash
repentant
hedonism
deceit

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
pretense
gargantuan
duplicity

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
appalling
retroactive
recrimination
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
penurious
peace
impenitent
compulsion

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
trove
augment
disconcert
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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."