ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 90439 Results

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Correct 0 3.42
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1 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
prune
compulsion
oblige
proximity

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
ploy
glorify
prudent
redouble

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

3 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
prune
shorten
lurid
polarize

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
composed
inappropriate
adversary
liability

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
ploy
corrosive
belated
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 corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."