ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 117427 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.81
Score 0% 76%

Review

1 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
hedonism
approachable
scamper
pretense

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
exasperation
illuminate
advantageous

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
appraise
civility
corrective

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
precept
appalling
appraise

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
flaw
commemorate
extol
excessive

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."