ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 923439 Results

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1 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
epitaph
meticulous
hedonism
inscription

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
extenuating
scorn
frugal
penurious

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
patron
adversary
lenient
repel

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
flagrant
catastrophic
roam

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The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
embellish
deceit
accessible
buffoonery

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The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."