ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 387899 Results

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
euphoria
inappropriate
plaudits
augment

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

2 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
accessible
procrastinate
careless
adversary

Solution
The definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness." Used in a sentence: Love–struck Charlie was oblivious to everyone but the object of his affection. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
complement
beneficial
pomp
precept

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
aerate
flaw
discern
altruistic

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
mundane
flourish
mitigating
civility

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."