ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 968266 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.52
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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
genial
untouchable
garish
commemorate

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

2 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
commemorate
duplicity
exasperation
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated."

3 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
nurture
catastrophic
gravity
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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

4 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
genial
iridescent
colossal
waffle

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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
methodical
opportune
moderate
bird–like

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."