ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 244264 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
incumbent
appraise
prevent
accommodate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party.
83% Answer Correctly
rowdy
salvage
appalling
foil

Solution
The definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy." Used in a sentence: Serena, who preferred quiet conversation, left the rancous party. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
exasperation
pathos
onset
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 exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
fickle
oblivious
defiant

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
mundane
proximity
accentuate
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."