ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 145854 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
fraud
inappropriate
disconcert
rehash

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

2 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
appraise
proximity
aesthete

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
appalling
derivative
exasperation

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
proximity
courtesy
procrastinate
disconcert

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
drab
avian
pompous
stealth

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."