ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 589139 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

Review

1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deferment
promote
deceit
impenitent

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
extol
implement
moderate

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
exalt
cover
facade
advantageous

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
pretentious
composed
solace
sociability

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
furtiveness
eloquent
equitable
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."