ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 622578 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.22
Score 0% 64%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
onset
seditious
negate
buffer

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

2 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
onset
renovate
demeanor
elusive

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
archaic
periodic
elate
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet.
57% Answer Correctly
diffident
aerate
celebrated
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition.
67% Answer Correctly
patron
censure
supple
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."