ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388694 Results

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
prominence
finite
eulogy
inappropriate

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
insolence
collection
rehash
melee

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

3 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
courtesy
appraise
penurious
flourish

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 flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."

4 Oblivious most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
corrective
pretense
insinuate
careless

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
derivative
demean
waffle
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."