ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440612 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.44
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
archetypal
avian
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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

2 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
commemorate
gruff
methodical

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

3 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
methodical
glorify
serenity
beneficial

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

4 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
rule
incisive
lenient
rhapsody

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
opportune
crafty
fragile

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The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."