ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 222717 Results

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
prudent
gargantuan
ecstatic
inappropriate

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 gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
absolve
careless
plaudits
curtail

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for absolve is "to forgive; to free from guilt.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
stern
overjoyed
meticulous
augment

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
61% Answer Correctly
contortion
untenable
fickle
implausible

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out.
57% Answer Correctly
absolve
renown
extenuating
compulsion

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."