ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 578864 Results

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1 Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling.
70% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
brandish
polarize
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

2 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
induce
insinuate
inauspicious
dulcet

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The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
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refurbish
straddle
civility
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 straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
fickle
facade
serene
accentuate

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The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
stealth
rail
gigantic
accessible

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The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."