ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 291454 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.30
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
buffer
civility
deceit
facade

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

2 Surplus most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
surfeit
archaic
drub
sociable

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
insolence
buffoonery
homage
lurid

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Futile most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
raspy
derelict
revive
hopeless

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
servile
illuminate
indecorous
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."