ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527107 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.84
Score 0% 77%

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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
revive
oblilgatory
liability

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", 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 revive is "To bring back to life."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
celebrated
implement
peace
appraise

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
melodious
grandiose
proximity
tardy

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

4 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
elate
liability
solace

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
accommodate
irritation
diffident

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."