ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 534040 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.67
Score 0% 73%

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
straddle
inappropriate
derelict
awe

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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
antidote
foster
lurid
pretense

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
corruption
pathos
incisive
eloquent

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."

4 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
suppress
procrastinate
meticulous
servile

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

5 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
rescind
commemorate
condone
clairvoyance

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."