ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 928570 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 4.02
Score 0% 80%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
revoke
proximity
derelict
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

2 After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams.
81% Answer Correctly
supple
epistolary
brawl
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

3 The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing.
89% Answer Correctly
aggressive
stern
immoderate
entangle

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
stern
foster
flaw
corrective

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
collection
implausible
incisive
corrosive

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 implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."