ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 492611 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
eloquent
prudent
oblilgatory
implausible

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
disposition
surplus
accentuate

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
70% Answer Correctly
surplus
aerate
impudence
rehash

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

4 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
frugal
shorten
distortion
indecorous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

5 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
grandiose
disdain
sameness
derelict

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."