ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597941 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
authoritarian
elusive
drab

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
illuminate
extol
cunning
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
78% Answer Correctly
distortion
regale
pleasant
brandish

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
periodic
derivative
ploy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
compulsion
deceit
composed
combustion

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."