ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121527 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
disconcert
immoderate
apathetic
bitter

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

2 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
incongruous
rail
illuminate

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
accentuate
abate
petty
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys.
58% Answer Correctly
divination
augment
accommodate
incongruous

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
drab
retrograde
aesthete

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."