ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 411744 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
pomp
patron
incongruous
refurbish

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
dubious
exasperation
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
benefactor
pallid
eulogy

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 eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
camaraderie
colossal
urge
apathetic

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship."

5 The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends."
78% Answer Correctly
bird–like
civility
inflammatory
futile

Solution
The definition for avian is "Relating to birds." Used in a sentence: The old man affectionately referred to pigeons as his "avian friends." The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."