ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 131807 Results

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
sociable
incumbent
accessible

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Servile most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
pretentious
cunning
egotist
slavish

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
flaunt
duplicity
illuminate
adorn

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
dubious
appraise
seditious
periodic

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
gruff
cushion
straddle

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."