ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 155026 Results

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1 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
insinuate
flourish
gargantuan
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
civility
iridescent
placebo
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
oblilgatory
opportune
exception

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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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

4 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
prominence
opportune
mandate

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The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
avian
exalt
mitigating
redouble

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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 avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."