ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 506955 Results

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

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."

2 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
inscription
naive
prune

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
derelict
dubious
flaw

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
comfort
unscrupulous
aerate

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
combustion
salvage
turmoil
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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."