ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 744130 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.17
Score 0% 63%

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
obnoxious
periodic
camaraderie

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 camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
complement
refurbish
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

3 Corrosive most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
caustic
condone
pomp
pathos

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
plaudits
ramble
cognition
implausible

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends.
62% Answer Correctly
appalling
servile
polarize
channel

Solution
The definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing." Used in a sentence: Jason, a notorious gossip, was a conduit for information about his friends. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."