ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 173725 Results

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
deceit
parity
nurture

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

2 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
strict
futile
punctual
grandiose

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
eloquent
pantomime
admired
entangle

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
pretentious
judicious
benefactor
augment

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

5 Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways.
63% Answer Correctly
diffident
buffoonery
ramble
odious

Solution
The definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil." Used in a sentence: Eduardo's heinous betrayal of Lydia shocked even Latasha, who knew his evil ways. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."