ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 539821 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
implement
retrograde
precept
buffer

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

3 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pomp
scamper
composed
observe

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

4 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
dubious
fraud
raspy

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
accessible
insinuate
fastidious
stern

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."