ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 712602 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
epistolary
heinous
inflammatory

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
advantageous
irritation
revive
duplicity

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
adversary
prune
solace

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Demeanor most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
naive
inflammatory
disposition

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
insolence
suppress
defiant
euphoria

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."