ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 214691 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
Score 0% 61%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
ploy
seditious
solace

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 ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
charade
extenuating
unscrupulous
condone

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
71% Answer Correctly
prune
fraud
cushion
pathos

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
extant
evident
epitaph
incidental

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
buffer
pageantry
rail
beneficial

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for rail is "to scold in harsh language.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."