ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 919722 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
trove
shorten
stealth
implement

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

2 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
detect
implausible
melee
precept

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
rail
hedonism
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
accommodate
deceit
mandate
comparable

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
melodious
egotist
condone
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 condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."