ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 53186 Results

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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
pretentious
indecorous
archetypal

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
penurious
serenity
embroil
prune

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 Liability most nearly means:
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handicap
awe
plaudits
discern

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The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
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sugar pill
futile
rhapsody
combative

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The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
servile
methodical
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."