ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 172192 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
recrimination
inappropriate
surplus
rail

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 recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

2 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
clarity
intelligle
ramble

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 clarity is "clearness.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
objectionable
duplicity
mediate
colossal

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
deferment
verify
periodic
liability

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

5 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
redouble
oblilgatory
inflammatory
ethical

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."