ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 906352 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.34
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
revoke
entangle
insolence
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 insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
subside
comparable
insinuate
flaunt

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

3 Prominence most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
renown
benefactor
penurious
ethical

Solution
The definition for prominence is "Importance." Used in a sentence: The singer's prominence ensured that the concert would sell out. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Pallid most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
combustion
induce
equitable
pale

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for combustion is "Act of burning.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Distortion most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
solace
contortion
discern
induce

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."