ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 289832 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.66
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
incisive
inappropriate
induce
intricate

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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

2 Buffer most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
cushion
exception
surplus
redouble

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
reanimate
servile
perception
implausible

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 servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 Derelict most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
compulsion
meticulous
antidote
destitute

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
accessible
incumbent
hopeless
ramble

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."