ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 353596

Questions 5
Words celebrated, duplicity, garish, raspy, retroactive

Study Guide

celebrated
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
duplicity
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.
garish
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
raspy
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
retroactive
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.