ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770293 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.33
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
deceit
accentuate
corroborate

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 inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

2 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
oblivious
pretentious
insolence
drub

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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
proximity
incidental
urge
antidote

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
disconcert
composed
sameness
archaic

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
mandate
aerate
oblilgatory
conduit

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."