ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 280735 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
Score 0% 65%

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1 Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert.
55% Answer Correctly
akin
belated
fragile
duplicity

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
adversary
straddle
demean

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
eulogy
pantomime
fastidious
interminable

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
heed
liability
comprehensible
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
lurid
facade
hedonism
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."