ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 337652 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
epistolary
dubious
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
pompous
futile
meticulous
induce

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
admired
regurgitate
accessible
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

4 Insolence most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
aesthete
composed
melodious
impudence

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
intricate
melodious
accentuate
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."