ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 379615 Results

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
mundane
implausible
corrosive

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
genial
contrite
flourish
pantomime

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

3 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
merciful
retroactive
opportune
corrosive

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture.
38% Answer Correctly
banal
rhapsody
oblivious
scamper

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

5 The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate.
71% Answer Correctly
detect
polarize
authoritarian
revoke

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."