ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 734212 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.89
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
stern
hedonism
incidental
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 stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
inviolable
colossal
melodious

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass."

3 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
exasperation
appalling
mundane
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
placebo
chaos
extenuating
composed

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 Precept most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rule
rhapsody
inflammatory
lenient

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The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."