ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 207248 Results

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Correct 0 3.49
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
ploy
advantageous
deceit

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 advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
entangle
flaunt
civility
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

3 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
cunning
incidental
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
compulsion
eulogy
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

5 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
elate
methodical
embellish
dreary

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."