ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 475835 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
42% Answer Correctly
raucous
waffle
commemorate
entangle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
appraise
deceit
rail
regurgitate

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
demeanor
gravity
avian

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 gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
fickle
avian
combative
overjoyed

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
indecorous
equitable
opponent
melodious

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."