ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 143772 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
finite
mandate
stealth
oblilgatory

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 mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."

2 Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card.
81% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
tardy
embellish
exalt

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
salvage
equitable
mitigating
liability

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
antidote
derelict
heed
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Serenity most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
peace
repentant
colossal
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."