ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 486535 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Untenable most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
prune
salvage
drab
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
egotist
regurgitate
collection
compulsion

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
flourish
avian
refurbish

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
ethical
surplus
punctual
harsh

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
fraud
belated
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for fraud is "Trick.", and the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time."