ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 851092 Results

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Correct 0 3.54
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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
gruff
gargantuan
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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
glorify
exalt
accommodate
heed

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
polarize
promote
ecstasy
antidote

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
comparable
inauspicious
corrective
compassion

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The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
liability
distortion
insolence
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."