ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 961040 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.39
Score 0% 68%

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1 Incumbent most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
corrosive
archaic
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
82% Answer Correctly
rowdy
precept
benefactor
duplicity

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
egotist
pliant
untenable
inviolable

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
sensualism
deferment
pallid
opportune

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 Stifle most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
condone
corrective
suppress
derivative

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."