ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 856954 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
archetypal
oblilgatory
extenuating
rail

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 rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
exasperation
divide
eulogy

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
precept
ramble
finite

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

4 Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity.
84% Answer Correctly
disconcert
embellish
loyalty
duplicity

Solution
The definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful." Used in a sentence: Unlike her fickle friend Benji, May Belle was known for her fidelity. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
oblige
finite
mediate
ramble

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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."