ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 45518 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.76
Score 0% 75%

Review

1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
archetypal
scapegoat
inflammatory

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 archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

2 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
melee
inauspicious
inviolable

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 Accessible most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
pomp
naive
approachable
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
opportune
placebo
mediate
improbable

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress.
88% Answer Correctly
appraise
insinuate
admired
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected." Used in a sentence: The fans waited for hours to catch a glimpse of the celebrated actress. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."