ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 454871 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.82
Score 0% 56%

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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
frugal
genial
veneration
incidental

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
diffident
incumbent
oblilgatory
revoke

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
iridescent
aesthete
liability
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
negate
commemorate
illuminate

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

5 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
drub
precept
genial

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."