ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 807647 Results

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
mundane
indecorous
hedonism
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
beat
corroborate
equitable
insinuate

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

3 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
fragile
recrimination
egotist
pliant

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The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
combative
pretentious
perception
oblivious

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

5 Discern most nearly means:
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untenable
benefactor
buffoonery
detect

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The definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct." Used in a sentence: The pastry connoisseur was able to discern Swiss from Belgian chocolate. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."