ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 531064 Results

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

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 embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

2 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
distortion
corrupt
redouble
compulsion

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
heed
ramble
cunning

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
retroactive
preclude
lenient
postponement

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
polarize
advance
stealth
elate

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."