ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440528 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
Score 0% 74%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
stern
absolve
sociable
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Incumbent most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
revive
oblilgatory
parity
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility." Used in a sentence: It was incumbent on Jack to attend his father's retirement party. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
scamper
mediate
sociable

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
lenient
urge
pretentious
belated

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
naive
jocularity
promote
methodical

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."