ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 541337 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.48
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1 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
stealth
intricate
adversary
excessive

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
gruff
seditious
civility
melodious

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

3 Embellish most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
adorn
combative
stern
solace

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Civility most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
genial
courtesy
drab
placebo

Solution
The definition for civility is "Politeness." Used in a sentence: The usually unruly Thomas acted with great civility when his favorite uncle visited. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
80% Answer Correctly
mediate
advance
foil
buffer

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."