ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 526915 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
perception
inappropriate
plaudits

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

2 Gruff most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
elate
extant
rancorous
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
76% Answer Correctly
anthology
comprehensible
excuse
perception

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding."

4 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
prune
raucous
flourish
delight

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Fragile most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
flagrant
sociable
incongruous
frail

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."