ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639058 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.95
Score 0% 79%

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1 Flaw most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
disdain
recrimination
penurious
defect

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
benevolent
advantageous
dubious
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
fragile
extant
comfort
redouble

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

4 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
trove
renovate
rancorous
nurture

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for trove is "Valuable collection."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
turmoil
appalling
urge
iridescent

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."