ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 410577 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.96
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1 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
extenuating
promote
genial
pomp

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
demeanor
flagrant
seditious
aesthete

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

3 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
anthology
revoke
retrograde
condone

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
preclude
pompous
prune
demeanor

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 preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
eloquent
camaraderie
eulogy
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."