ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 417573 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.29
Score 0% 66%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
awe
colossal
combative
roam

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
placebo
retrograde
fidelity
interminable

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 placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
60% Answer Correctly
interminable
sociable
pomp
gaudy

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."

4 My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner.
69% Answer Correctly
elate
inflammatory
vulgar
heinous

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
revive
gruff
inflammatory
patron

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 revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."