ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 200840 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.71
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
celebrated
seditious
disconcert
incongruous

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

2 The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating.
81% Answer Correctly
foil
repeated
facade
deferment

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
futile
gigantic
flaunt
frugal

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Punctual most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
embellish
prompt
demeanor
oblivious

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

5 Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself.
77% Answer Correctly
distortion
extol
excuse
garish

Solution
The definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable." Used in a sentence: Crystal condoned her friend's late arrival because she found it hard to be on time herself. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."