ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 605900 Results

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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
ethical
refurbish
deceit
promote

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
redouble
derivative
gaudy
anthology

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
inviolable
artless
elusive
negate

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
cure
untenable
flaw
ramble

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

5 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
gravity
impartial
flourish

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."