ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396014 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.16
Score 0% 63%

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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
foil
incidental
regale

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 regale is "to amuse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Drab most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
finite
genial
dreary
moderate

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
periodic
disconcert
perception
written

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date.
59% Answer Correctly
observe
retroactive
insinuate
pretentious

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
unscrupulous
pompous
manifest

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."