ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200770 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.45
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
extol
inappropriate
garish

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 garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

2 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
implement
admired
revive

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Intricate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
extol
complicated
augment
immoderate

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

4 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
flagrant
placebo
stealth

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars.
59% Answer Correctly
opportune
curtail
preclude
cache

Solution
The definition for trove is "Valuable collection." Used in a sentence: Walter's trove of vintage baseball cards was worth thousands of dollars. The definition for curtail is "to make less.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."