ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 326688 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.38
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
drub
rhapsody
seditious
deferment

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
sociable
petty
oblivious
embellish

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

3 After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage.
84% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
rescue
flourish
benevolent

Solution
The definition for salvage is "To save from ruin." Used in a sentence: After the fire, Mrs. Han tried to salvage her family photos from the wreckage. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

4 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
pathos
pale
composed
flourish

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
melodious
flaw
lucidity
prune

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."