ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 258519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
drab
futile
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
duplicity
flaunt
commonplace
fraud

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
diffident
impenitent
complement
flagrant

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 impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
facade
raspy
exasperation
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Demean most nearly means:
49% Answer Correctly
humble
implement
procrastinate
stealth

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."