ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 216025 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.59
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
revoke
surplus
inappropriate
pretentious

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 surplus is "excess.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
absolve
melee
serenity
lucidity

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
combustion
civility
delight
precept

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for precept is "a general rule of action.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

4 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
manifest
impenitent
courtesy
brandish

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable.
61% Answer Correctly
polarize
untenable
corroborate
retrograde

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."