ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 731513 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
Score 0% 68%

Review

1 Celebrated most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
derivative
admired
derelict
insolence

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
combative
corrective
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
egotist
bird–like
clairvoyance
benefactor

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
heed
humble
regurgitate
immoderate

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
distortion
surplus
jocularity
straddle

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."