ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 935355 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
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1 Accommodate most nearly means:
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anthology
oblige
comparable
parity

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Indecorous most nearly means:
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vulgar
penurious
insolence
induce

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
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benevolent
gruff
cushion
foil

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Extol most nearly means:
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glorify
nurture
adversary
stern

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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
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augment
inviolable
derivative
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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."