ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 972326 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
Score 0% 64%

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1 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
71% Answer Correctly
manifest
prune
inappropriate
diffident

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 prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

2 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
moderate
flaw
epitaph

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football.
68% Answer Correctly
suspect
corrosive
disconcert
plaudits

Solution
The definition for dubious is "Questionable." Used in a sentence: Karl found Kevin's claim that he was sick dubious, as he had just seen him playing football. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

4 The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
64% Answer Correctly
benefactor
brandish
fraud
corrosive

Solution
The definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures." Used in a sentence: The fairy godmother flourished her wand and turned the pumpkin into a carriage. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
accessible
exalt
unscrupulous
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."