ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 357803 Results

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
prominence
gravity
deceit
onset

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
condone
akin
drab

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
fickle
archetypal
hedonism
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

4 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
eulogy
belated
serene
brandish

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
impenitent
mundane
devastating
conduit

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."