ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 309823 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.54
Score 0% 71%

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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
oblivious
gravity
scamper
seditious

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 scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

2 Mandate most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
condone
colossal
euphoria
command

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain.
70% Answer Correctly
eloquent
benefactor
cushion
meticulous

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 eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
compulsion
penurious
hopeless
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Liability most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
frugal
precept
handicap
insolence

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for insolence is "boldness or rudeness.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."