ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 580952 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
elate
stifle
augment

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 elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
serenity
fidelity
deferment
untouchable

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

3 The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers.
76% Answer Correctly
stern
sociability
combustion
induce

Solution
The definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship." Used in a sentence: The manager hoped the retreat would increase the camaraderie among the feuding workers. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

4 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
incidental
belated
intricate
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
awe
adorn
raucous

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."