ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271075 Results

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Correct 0 3.51
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
clairvoyance
clarity
aerate

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for aerate is "To supply with air."

2 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
conduit
reanimate
pathos
fickle

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing."

3 The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos.
74% Answer Correctly
ploy
compassion
rancorous
repentant

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

4 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
revive
glorify
onset
heed

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

5 Elate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
disconcert
beneficial
delight

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 disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."