ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 456325 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.79
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
combustion
unscrupulous
inappropriate
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
placebo
pathos
frail
moderate

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

3 Dubious most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
drub
suspect
derelict

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Celebrated most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
derelict
admired
comparable
eloquent

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
extenuating
eulogy
blame
fragile

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."