ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 354157 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
genial
naive
exasperation
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

2 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
brandish
rehash
absolve

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
illuminate
promote
polarize

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
pretense
placebo
onset

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Redouble most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
mandate
intensify
precept
awe

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."