ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 466386 Results

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
finite
deceit
derivative
extant

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

2 Deferment most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
commemorate
heinous
onset
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
archaic
plaudits
immoderate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
camaraderie
epitaph
plaudits

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
frugal
repeated
salvage
meticulous

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."