ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 497913 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.74
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
obnoxious
deceit
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
incumbent
mundane
reanimate
promote

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
flaunt
manifest
suppress
absolve

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
absolve
ominous
derivative
anthology

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
opportune
dubious
clairvoyance
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."