ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 616178 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.95
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1 Frugal most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
sparing
prune
aerate
indecorous

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
incumbent
ramble
negate

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
charade
derelict
nurture

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for derelict is "Abandoned.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
combative
prominence
seditious
derivative

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 prominence is "importance.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretense
abate
civility
pretentious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."