ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 847398 Results

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1 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
lenient
negate
eloquent
genial

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
nurture
turpitude
aesthete

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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
incumbent
retrograde
appalling
regale

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The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
procrastinate
punctual
gigantic
conduit

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

5 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
derivative
impartial
garish
compulsion

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."