ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 796346 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
Score 0% 62%

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1 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
illuminate
oblige
melee
pallid

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

2 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
implausible
objectionable
nurture
grandiose

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
incisive
genial
promote

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
derivative
fidelity
egotist
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
73% Answer Correctly
compassion
facade
surplus
avian

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."