ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 804061 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
deceit
penurious
anthology
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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
aesthete
pomp
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
apathetic
parity
delight
deferment

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
extant
derelict
clairvoyance
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
untenable
sensualism
epistolary
stern

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."