ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 874204 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Revive most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
deferment
elusive
pathos

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
rancorous
antidote
censure
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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
entangle
epistolary
timid
fickle

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

4 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
combative
deceit
polarize
antidote

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
awe
revoke
impudence
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."