ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 632229 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
egotist
comprehensible
inappropriate
catastrophic

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
mediate
upbraid
mandate
derivative

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
meticulous
impassive
iridescent
civility

Solution
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 meticulous is "extrememly careful regarding details.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
pretense
rehash
induce
bitter

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for induce is "To influence or cause."

5 Discern most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
garish
detect
appalling
insinuate

Solution
The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly."