ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268434 Results

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
raucous
stifle
turmoil

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
salvage
devastating
commemorate
finite

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
67% Answer Correctly
suspect
heinous
aesthete
extol

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

4 Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party.
62% Answer Correctly
derelict
lenient
surfeit
polarize

Solution
The definition for surplus is "Excess." Used in a sentence: Trevor decided to freeze the surplus chili for next week's tailgate party. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

5 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
archetypal
aesthete
adorn
antidote

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 aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."