ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 435704 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
Score 0% 69%

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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
incumbent
insolence
buffoonery
glorify

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
moderate
celebrated
punctual

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

3 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
prominence
placebo
apathetic

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
sociable
insinuate
trim
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
repel
ramble
liability
oblilgatory

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", 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 ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."