ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 484401 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
defiant
embellish
oblilgatory
elusive

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 elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
corrosive
deceit
equitable

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
fraud
extenuating
advantageous
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
epitaph
methodical
cure
impenitent

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

5 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
corrupt
liability
defiant
moderate

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", 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 defiant is "Showing bold resistance."