ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 716651 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
disconcert
untenable
illuminate

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 untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
civility
classic
corrective
beneficial

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

3 Prudent most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
scamper
rhapsody
judicious

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
methodical
deceit
incumbent
belated

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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

5 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
stealth
buffoonery
demeanor
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."