ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542267 Results

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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
appraise
extol
discern
dreadful

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

2 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
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manifest
heinous
liability
inappropriate

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
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combative
seditious
archaic
conduit

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

4 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
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heinous
antiquated
conduit
extol

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 Incisive most nearly means:
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mandate
keen
promote
polarize

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The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."