ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 455952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
punctual
deceit
straddle

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 punctual is "on time.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
penurious
opportune
nearness
insinuate

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
distortion
divination
untenable
civility

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
benevolent
penurious
foster
recrimination

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
benefactor
oblilgatory
intricate
impenitent

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."