ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 573631 Results

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
proximity
benefactor
repentant
inappropriate

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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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
avian
comparable
untouchable
entangle

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

3 Penurious most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
frugal
promote
retroactive
clairvoyance

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The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

4 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
avian
scapegoat
advantageous
archaic

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The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
extenuating
fraud
absolve
irritation

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."