ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 256752 Results

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
incumbent
interminable
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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rail
accentuate
absolve
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

3 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
ramble
sugar pill
redouble
methodical

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
demean
regale
sociable
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
incongruous
anthology
awe
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."