ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 897894 Results

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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
grandiose
plaudits
lurid

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

2 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
archetypal
servile
parity
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for servile is "fearfully submissive.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
living
condone
diffident
opportune

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

4 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
comparable
bitter
abate
opportune

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity.", and the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient."

5 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
straddle
revive
deceit
benevolent

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."