ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 287411 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
Score 0% 72%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
compulsion
plaudits
inappropriate
eloquent

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
impenitent
flagrant
untenable
antiquated

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

3 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
surplus
corroborate
condone
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
gruff
epistolary
pretentious
derelict

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Genial most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
pleasant
manifest
methodical
combative

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."