ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 241531 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
mandate
deceit
adversary

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
combustion
inscription
methodical
procrastinate

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
impudence
rehash
abate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

4 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
solace
corrective
mind
periodic

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corrosive
refurbish
flaunt
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."