ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867658 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
aesthete
inviolable
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
disconcert
absolve
preclude
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

3 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
pallid
combative
civility
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
untouchable
augment
moderate
extol

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
comparable
embellish
drab

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."