ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 916979 Results

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
onset
mediate
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 mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness."

2 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
archetypal
fragile
iridescent

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

3 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exalt
augment
collection
obnoxious

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

4 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
lurid
extenuating
pomp
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
nearness
proximity
dubious
implement

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for dubious is "Questionable.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."