ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172475 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
flaw
cunning
absolve

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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Lurid most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
avian
extol
abate
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
flaunt
archetypal
eloquent
upbraid

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away."
85% Answer Correctly
derivative
exasperation
indecorous
delay

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
raspy
duplicity
promote
seditious

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."