ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 770112 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.62
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
anthology
raucous
promote
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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

2 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
turmoil
punctual
brawl
inviolable

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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

3 Unscrupulous most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
demeanor
corrupt
embellish
grandiose

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
hedonism
liability
counterclaim
sociable

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

5 Appraise most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
elate
flaunt
implausible
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."