ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 643178 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
condone
accentuate
deceit
redouble

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
demeanor
strategem
dubious

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
disdain
compassion
archetypal

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
accessible
complement
equitable
promote

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

5 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
apathetic
tardy
facade
pathos

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."