ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 206031 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
promote
inappropriate
implausible

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

2 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
flagrant
manifest
methodical
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
gruff
veneration
comprehensible
diffident

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

4 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
stern
flourish
subside
mediate

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Censure most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
blame
augment
cunning
fidelity

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."