ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 105547 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
abate
raucous
melee
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incongruous
adversary
solace
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Avian most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
redouble
derivative
implausible

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
beneficial
scamper
medium
appalling

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."