ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 593616 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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1 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
pretense
discern
loyalty
liability

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", 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 discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
prompt
corrosive
compulsion
embellish

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
heinous
renovate
compulsion
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

4 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
drub
oblilgatory
repel

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

5 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
derivative
melodious
derelict

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."