ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 557029 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
impenitent
cunning
beneficial
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 cunning is "showing clever insight.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
nurture
rail
glorify
ramble

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

3 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
methodical
dubious
embellish
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 methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
archetypal
incisive
regale

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
frugal
augment
implement
impassive

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The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for implement is "to carry out or accomplish.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."