ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 868003 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.93
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
grandiose
egotist
colossal
inappropriate

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

2 Gargantuan most nearly means:
86% Answer Correctly
apathetic
pretentious
liability
enormous

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm.
86% Answer Correctly
awe
peace
ethical
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for serenity is "Calmness." Used in a sentence: The serenity of the glassy sea soothed the sailors after the big storm. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

4 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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limited
brandish
advantageous
periodic

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. 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."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
solace
buffer
hedonism

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."