ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 135982 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
demean
inappropriate
censure
equitable

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

2 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
polarize
indecorous
duplicity
highlight

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
celebrated
corroborate
frail
entangle

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Distortion most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
promote
appalling
contortion
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

5 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
futile
excessive
augment
equitable

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."