ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 842713 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
moderate
inappropriate
redouble
mandate

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

2 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
untenable
heinous
opportune
prompt

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The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
combustion
corruption
conduit

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
sugar pill
ploy
inflammatory
regale

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

5 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
appraise
promote
pale
appalling

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."