ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 356183 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
Score 0% 61%

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

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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
illuminate
scamper
cover
iridescent

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
implement
humble
ploy

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 Eloquent most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
trove
iridescent
antidote
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
composed
solace
celebrated

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."