ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 862446 Results

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
periodic
derelict
deferment

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 periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
waffle
aerate
prominence
manifest

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
derivative
pathos
prompt
implausible

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
implement
archetypal
fickle

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
solace
opportune
defect
egotist

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."