ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 275242 Results

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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
deferment
oblilgatory
disdain

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

2 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
eloquent
drub
elusive

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

3 Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral.
66% Answer Correctly
adversary
revoke
homage
colossal

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
mandate
extenuating
recrimination
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
gaudy
inviolable
fraud
egotist

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."