ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 388998 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
accessible
elate
inappropriate
mundane

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

2 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
scamper
flagrant
genial
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
polarize
recrimination
buffer
comfort

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

4 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
finite
gaudy
liability
derelict

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for finite is "Having definite limits.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
delight
civility
finite
diffident

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."