ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 787751 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
scamper
cunning
abate
oblilgatory

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

2 Regurgitate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
rancorous
spew
catastrophic
pretentious

Solution
The definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back." Used in a sentence: The teacher wanted us to examine ideas rather than to regurgitate memorized facts. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

3 The genial host warmly greeted his many guests.
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
precept
mediate
exasperation

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

4 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffer
diffident
dreadful
derivative

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

5 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
facade
objectionable
implausible
serenity

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."