ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 242542 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.49
Score 0% 70%

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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
supple
combative
aerate

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 aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

2 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
execute
gargantuan
adversary
drub

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
abate
trove
supple
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
augment
mitigating
scamper
incumbent

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
turpitude
genial
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for turpitude is "essential baseness, depravity.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."