ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 825506 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
Score 0% 68%

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fidelity
deceit
rehash
ploy

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

2 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
heinous
courtesy
incisive

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

3 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
illuminate
procrastinate
repentant
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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
archetypal
eloquent
complement
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
straddle
ecstatic
untenable
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."