ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490274 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.57
Score 0% 71%

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disconcert
inappropriate
intricate
corrosive

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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

2 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
illuminate
solace
rule

Solution
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
fickle
inscription
punctual
iridescent

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
pretense
combative
comprehensible
urge

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 pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
interminable
living
catastrophic
anthology

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."