ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371435 Results

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
adversary
incisive
inappropriate
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
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straddle
dreadful
recrimination
lenient

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

3 Negate most nearly means:
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pomp
methodical
supple
neutralize

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
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accommodate
mitigating
deferment
mundane

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

5 The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses.
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aerate
appalling
petty
raspy

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."