ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 540936 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
hedonism
condone
seditious
lenient

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

2 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
devastating
awe
stealth
regurgitate

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
preclude
inauspicious
fastidious
augment

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

4 Hedonism most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
sensualism
rhapsody
belated

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

5 Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties.
61% Answer Correctly
deferment
immoderate
embroil
clarity

Solution
The definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble." Used in a sentence: Jonah regretted entangling Parker in his legal difficulties. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."