ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 128163 Results

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
precept
incisive
deferment

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 incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
exasperation
inflammatory
humble
flaw

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
periodic
archetypal
pantomime
blowhard

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
eulogy
plaudits
methodical
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
elate
catastrophic
genial
celebrated

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."