ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 942776 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.50
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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
liability
oblilgatory
deferment
moderate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
promote
flourish
eulogy
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

3 Revoke most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
accommodate
abate
rescind
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
incumbent
elusive
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
68% Answer Correctly
genial
scapegoat
divide
corrosive

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."