ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 263452 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
vulgar
epistolary
illuminate
awe

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field.
74% Answer Correctly
intensify
penurious
composed
oblivious

Solution
The definition for redouble is "To make twice as great." Used in a sentence: As the sun began to set, Brittany redoubled her effort to find the necklace she had dropped in the field. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony.
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
stealth
revoke
melee

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 revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
polarize
seditious
archetypal

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 scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

5 It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair.
74% Answer Correctly
abate
delight
melee
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for elate is "To fill with joy." Used in a sentence: It elated Margaret to be awarded first place in the science fair. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."