ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 998840

Questions 5
Words disconcert, fraud, garish, inviolable, proximity

Study Guide

disconcert
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
fraud
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
garish
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
inviolable
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
proximity
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes.