ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575331 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
pretentious
turpitude
onset
deceit

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
cognition
supple
methodical
implement

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
preclude
incumbent
patron
liability

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
pretentious
deferment
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Ecstatic most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
repentant
unscrupulous
turmoil

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."