ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867000 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.46
Score 0% 69%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
apathetic
exalt
rancorous

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

2 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
corrective
aesthete
scapegoat
anomaly

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
heed
entertain
incidental
equitable

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Salvage most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
appraise
rescue
inflammatory
penurious

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes.
66% Answer Correctly
blame
flourish
grandiose
mandate

Solution
The definition for censure is "To find fault with." Used in a sentence: The critical teacher was quick to censure her students for even small mistakes. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."