ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 110551 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.86
Score 0% 57%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
composed
awe
seditious
nurture

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

2 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
proximity
impassive
aerate
appalling

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

3 Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult.
57% Answer Correctly
exalt
genial
judicious
revive

Solution
The definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd." Used in a sentence: Manny was happy she followed Greg's prudent advice to study, as the test was difficult. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

4 Egotist most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
placebo
blowhard
negate
brandish

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

5 Grandiose most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pretentious
repel
fraud
onset

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."