ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972579 Results

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1 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
composed
inviolable
repel
homage

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
gargantuan
aesthete
facade

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
repentant
inflammatory
antiquated
censure

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
finite
grandiose
untenable
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
censure
onset
celebrated

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."