ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 708523 Results

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1 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
combustion
exasperation
augment
elucidate

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
mind
inauspicious
buffer
promote

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

3 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
71% Answer Correctly
interminable
oxygenate
ramble
avian

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for avian is "Relating to birds."

4 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
inauspicious
naive
periodic
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

5 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
flagrant
clairvoyance
seditious
buffoonery

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."