ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 121813 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
illuminate
rhapsody
placebo

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
gruff
mediate
regurgitate
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
combative
meticulous
kudos
disconcert

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for combative is "Eager to fight."

4 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.
69% Answer Correctly
fragile
comfort
promote
elusive

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
incumbent
disposition
elate
serenity

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility."