ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 106838 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
grandiose
refurbish
delay
induce

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
stern
aesthete
seditious
disdain

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for aesthete is "person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

3 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
meticulous
elate
exception
incite

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
pompous
compulsion
exasperation
equitable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal."

5 Exalt most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
glorify
fidelity
opportune
inviolable

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for opportune is "suitable or convenient.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."