ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 17742 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
demeanor
regale
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
elate
inviolable
honorable
distortion

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
revoke
penurious
placebo
repeated

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
fragile
distortion
equitable
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
55% Answer Correctly
apathetic
genial
placebo
pathos

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 pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."