ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 922727 Results

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1 Mundane most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
commonplace
liability
polarize
refurbish

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 liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
entangle
exalt
retroactive
surly

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise."

3 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
defiant
waffle
perception
liability

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", 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."

4 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
ethical
combative
sociable

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 ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
avian
mundane
opponent
turmoil

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for avian is "relating to birds.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."