ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 748475 Results

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
fragile
sociable
pretentious

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 pretentious is "making unjustified claims.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
turmoil
stern
enormous

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The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
belated
fraud
deceit

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

4 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
divide
brandish
extenuating
prune

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The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

5 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
pomp
stealth
civility

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."