ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 980809 Results

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1 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
53% Answer Correctly
duplicity
prune
petty
plaudits

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
indecorous
abate
cover
flaunt

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
egotist
inauspicious
homage
regale

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
rail
stealth
inscription
placebo

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
flaw
lurid
beat
negate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."