ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 562771 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.11
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
discern
corrosive
awe

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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
fidelity
flourish
stern
regale

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
euphoria
comprehensible
ecstasy
buffer

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

4 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
plaudits
accessible
waffle
buffer

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
fragile
combustion
recrimination
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."