ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 521198 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
benevolent
civility
buffoonery
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."

2 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
beat
colossal
camaraderie

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
cunning
perception
absolve

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
extenuating
mundane
futile

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
refurbish
rhapsody
parity

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."