ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 833472 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
fidelity
unscrupulous
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
archetypal
polarize
insinuate

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
buffer
hopeless
frugal
beneficial

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
ramble
strict
egotist
immoderate

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
drab
augment
glaring
demean

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."