ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 976987 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
discern
combative
deceit
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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
flagrant
exception
suspect
pallid

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
beneficial
archaic
oblilgatory
corrosive

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
implement
brawl
scamper
mediate

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

5 Inauspicious most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incidental
untenable
augment
ominous

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."