ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 623661 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

Review

1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
deceit
benefactor
lenient

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
apathetic
foil
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
gravity
punctual
pageantry
prune

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
foster
hedonism
embellish
combative

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
gruff
inviolable
extant

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."