ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964077 Results

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
benefactor
recrimination
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
compulsion
ethical
oblilgatory
heinous

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
futile
colossal
periodic
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 Belated most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
equitable
demean
tardy
onset

Solution
The definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time." Used in a sentence: Even though I forgot his birthday, I hoe my father accepts my belated card. The definition for equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flaunt
complement
commemorate
mandate

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for flaunt is "To display showily.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."