ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 366568 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.06
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1 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
embellish
keen
anthology
aesthete

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

2 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
brandish
rehash
exculpate
belated

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

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

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 disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
buffer
elusive
destitute
stern

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
facade
naive
untenable

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."