ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 84039 Results

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
inappropriate
grandiose
melee

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 melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
pretentious
turmoil
gaudy
buffer

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

3 Exalt most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
raucous
inviolable
glorify
entangle

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for inviolable is "secure from assault of trespass.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
exception
entangle
mandate
unnerve

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
refurbish
inflammatory
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."