ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 867996 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
distortion
inappropriate
entangle
hedonism

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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life."

2 The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters.
61% Answer Correctly
corrosive
impartial
incongruous
recrimination

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
incumbent
dupe
extenuating
apathetic

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
ramble
propitious
pretentious
colossal

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
deceit
brandish
advantageous
periodic

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."