ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 841223 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.78
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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
entangle
polarize
raspy

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 raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
garish
eloquent
cure
grandiose

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

3 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
refurbish
baseless
corrective
incumbent

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
pale
intricate
surplus

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

5 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
careless
parity
liability
incongruous

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."