ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 304033 Results

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Correct 0 3.20
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
periodic
pretentious
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
diffident
rancorous
pompous
fidelity

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
elucidate
garish
flaw
awe

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Interminable most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
finite
redouble
elusive
ceaseless

Solution
The definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless." Used in a sentence: The impatient Zoe found the longwinded lecture interminable. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
inviolable
extant
prevent
abate

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."