ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 302548 Results

	Your Results	Global Average
Questions	5	5
Correct	0	3.37
Score	0%	67%

Review

1 Inflammatory most nearly means:

50% Answer Correctly

	accentuate
	obnoxious
	seditious
	gruff

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 accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.

70% Answer Correctly

	illuminate
	cushion
	promote
	rhapsody

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

3 Facade most nearly means:

70% Answer Correctly

	mask
	augment
	demeanor
	mundane

Solution

The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

4 Exalt most nearly means:

77% Answer Correctly

	pretentious
	beneficial
	glorify
	embellish

Solution

The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

5 Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college.

69% Answer Correctly

	implausible
	appalling
	comfort
	proximity

Solution

The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."