ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 939345 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
scamper
bitter
exception
archetypal

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

2 Accentuate most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
accessible
elate
embellish
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
oblilgatory
polarize
disconcert

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
impassive
melee
cunning

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Authoritarian most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
defiant
perception
comprehensible
strict

Solution
The definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority." Used in a sentence: Marco's authoritarian mother never allowed him to watch more than one hour of television a day. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."