ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 378648 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
insolence
epitaph
deceit
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
dubious
rancorous
preclude
artless

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
homage
finite
ethical

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

4 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
lurid
corrosive
precept
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
fidelity
written
ecstatic
preclude

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."