ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 745634 Results

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Correct 0 3.48
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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
excessive
adversary
salvage
augment

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
combustion
servile
deceit
clairvoyance

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

3 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
curtail
polarize
distortion
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Liability most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
flaunt
belated
handicap
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
salvage
celebrated
delight
aesthete

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."