ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 321070 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Repentant most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
contrite
supple
procrastinate
epitaph

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
aerate
sugar pill
onset
absolve

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

3 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
incidental
straddle
lurid
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

4 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
conduit
systematic
insinuate

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
benefactor
oblilgatory
futile
penurious

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 penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."