ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263263 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.56
Score	0%	71%

Review

1 Duplicity most nearly means:

61% Answer Correctly

	recrimination
	inviolable
	supple
	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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Pretentious most nearly means:

60% Answer Correctly

	exasperation
	retroactive
	pompous
	pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.

89% Answer Correctly

	equitable
	naive
	disdain
	start

Solution

The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.

66% Answer Correctly

	scapegoat
	fidelity
	evasive
	meticulous

Solution

The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.

81% Answer Correctly

	combustion
	repeated
	promote
	flaunt

Solution

The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."