ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 759286 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.25
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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
incidental
oblilgatory
gargantuan
appraise

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 incidental is "minor.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller.
84% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
favorable
scamper
regale

Solution
The definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage." Used in a sentence: The house's location in the best school district was advantageous to the seller. The definition for regale is "to amuse.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
turpitude
celebrated
mediate
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 celebrated is "widely known, respected.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

4 Impenitent most nearly means:
47% Answer Correctly
retroactive
surplus
obdurate
ethical

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The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
beneficial
cunning
delight
aerate

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."