ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755295 Results

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Correct 0 3.44
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
promote
melodious
pretense

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
interminable
pretense
seditious
censure

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
regale
parity
mandate
handicap

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Comprehensible most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
raspy
intelligle
advantageous
disdain

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

5 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
buffer
exasperation
redouble
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."