ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 575143 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
Score 0% 64%

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1 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
embroil
incumbent
surplus

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

2 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
pallid
articulate
clairvoyance
stern

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

3 Eulogy most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
appalling
homage
epitaph
foil

Solution
The definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased." Used in a sentence: Ernesto delivered a moving eulogy at his uncle's funeral. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
belated
fidelity
onset
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
compulsion
impudence
servile
inflammatory

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."