ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 349593 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
Score 0% 63%

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
deceit
adversary
recrimination

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
impassive
unscrupulous
grandiose
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
revoke
exalt
pretentious

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

4 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
indecorous
archetypal
pageantry

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
retroactive
melee
pathos
intelligle

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."