ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867195 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.40
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1 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
flaw
nurture
oblige
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
enhance
flaunt
indecorous

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
implausible
promote
comparable

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
diffident
preclude
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
frugal
negate
rehash

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."