ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 192208 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.36
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
equitable
supple
deceit
servile

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
melee
manifest
pompous
awe

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Inauspicious most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
induce
recrimination
precept
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
rancorous
penurious
epitaph
review

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

5 Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States.
64% Answer Correctly
onset
baseless
flourish
drab

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."