ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 221322 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.23
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
comparable
inappropriate
foil

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 regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 Condone most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
stifle
epitaph
facade
excuse

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Incisive most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
epitaph
keen
defiant
promote

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

4 The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account.
49% Answer Correctly
corrosive
recrimination
indecorous
glaring

Solution
The definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive." Used in a sentence: The executive was fired for his flagrant abuse of the company expense account. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
drub
trim
precept

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."