ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 984415 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
intelligle
discern
rancorous

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
limited
augment
fraud
insinuate

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
insolence
comparable
flourish
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party.
66% Answer Correctly
oblilgatory
punctual
induce
aerate

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
elusive
augment
periodic

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."