ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 249280 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
composed
condone
deceit
procrastinate

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 procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
impenitent
combative
trim
accentuate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
evident
obnoxious
trove

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
grandiose
postponement
genial
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
fickle
trove
kudos
plaudits

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."