ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133605 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
brandish
onset
seditious
futile

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 brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Rehash most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
review
servile
illuminate
diffident

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
facade
adorn
pretense
flaunt

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
cover
perception
abate
ethical

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding.", and the definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity."

5 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
63% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
ploy
grandiose
propitious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."