ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 328618 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.73
Score 0% 75%

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1 Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology.
74% Answer Correctly
solace
clairvoyance
belated
seriousness

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
pretense
inappropriate
raspy
clarity

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

3 The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited.
82% Answer Correctly
heinous
garish
apathetic
courtesy

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion.
76% Answer Correctly
retroactive
beat
surplus
parity

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
incongruous
inviolable
anthology
timid

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."