ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 659105 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
accessible
incongruous
inappropriate
revive

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
disdain
recrimination
avian
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
opportune
pageantry
antidote
distortion

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

4 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
dulcet
egotist
oblivious

Solution
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 egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

5 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
incisive
belated
aesthete

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."