ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 639133 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
51% Answer Correctly
garish
seditious
lenient
accommodate

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 lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
67% Answer Correctly
penurious
exalt
elucidate
liability

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
absolve
intricate
crafty
commemorate

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
garish
corrosive
roam
duplicity

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for garish is "offensively bright.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
flourish
gargantuan
plaudits
sociable

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."