ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 78325 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
immoderate
refurbish
finite

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
rail
entangle
flaw

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

3 Flourish most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
gruff
condone
discern
brandish

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
shimmering
periodic
adversary
benefactor

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

5 Finite most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
appalling
egotist
brandish
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."