ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403840 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.82
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
heinous
sociable
beneficial
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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
70% Answer Correctly
augment
mandate
timid
accessible

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
insolence
melee
flourish
approachable

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
untenable
advantageous
sugar pill
straddle

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
repel
peace
oblivious
penurious

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for repel is "To resist, reject."