ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 767560 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.51
Score 0% 70%

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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
appalling
revive
oblilgatory
incongruous

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

2 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
nurture
plaudits
honorable
solace

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

3 The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly.
77% Answer Correctly
periodic
dash
colossal
demean

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Illuminate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
flagrant
meticulous
incongruous

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Epistolary most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
written
accentuate
antidote

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."