ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 424593 Results

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
facade
inappropriate
extenuating

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

2 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
precept
living
turpitude
indecorous

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
prune
corruption
flaw
heinous

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
genial
trim
fidelity
meticulous

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The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
benefactor
pretense
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."