ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 450605 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.05
Score 0% 81%

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
rancorous
inappropriate
accentuate
naive

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
exalt
exasperation
facade
peace

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 exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Refurbish most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
insolence
compulsion
renovate
inviolable

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
melodious
stern
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
insinuate
composed
archetypal
rescind

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."