ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 169243 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
Score 0% 69%

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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
grandiose
punctual
mundane

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
clarity
incite
insinuate
refurbish

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
commemorate
unscrupulous
opponent
augment

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

4 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
derivative
humble
defiant
exalt

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

5 The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors.
74% Answer Correctly
complicated
elusive
flaunt
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."