ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 322994 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
Score 0% 67%

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
repel
placebo
deceit
induce

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 Benevolent most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
derivative
composed
altruistic
flourish

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
negate
regale
moderate

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
censure
lurid
illuminate

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
immoderate
incumbent
naive
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."