ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 95428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
pretentious
censure
incisive

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 pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
exalt
insinuate
extant

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
benefactor
strategem
ploy
precept

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery.
62% Answer Correctly
jocularity
rancorous
derelict
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
brawl
defiant
comprehensible
pretense

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."