ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 964720 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.77
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1 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
commemorate
exception
inappropriate
servile

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
elusive
caustic
eloquent
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

3 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
86% Answer Correctly
buffer
heed
embellish
limited

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
combative
gruesome
gruff
flaunt

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
stifle
surplus
devastating
derelict

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."