ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 527848 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.94
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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
heinous
seditious
benefactor
diffident

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
brandish
condone
handicap
prudent

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

3 In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic.
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
supple
ethical
combustion

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The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

4 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
rehash
pretentious
upbraid
extol

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
comparable
fastidious
induce
ramble

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."