ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 73203 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
antidote
curtail
accessible
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
periodic
pretentious
retroactive

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
meticulous
plaudits
supple
medium

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
foil
abate
camaraderie
jocularity

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
curtail
ethical
euphoria
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 curtail is "to make less.", the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."