ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 688260 Results

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Correct 0 3.03
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1 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
compulsion
disdain
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
appalling
curtail
incumbent
genial

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The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for curtail is "To make less.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
51% Answer Correctly
appalling
connoisseur
distortion
derivative

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
garish
ethical
repentant

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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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
altruistic
genial
abate
finite

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."