ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 717334 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
accessible
ramble
beneficial

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 beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

2 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
augment
dreadful
diffident
turpitude

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."

3 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
preclude
duplicity
delay
prominence

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
implausible
discern
melee

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for implausible is "unbelievable.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

5 The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall.
56% Answer Correctly
regale
demeanor
pretentious
gruff

Solution
The definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur." Used in a sentence: The sweeping, grandiose staircase looked preposterous in the modest entry hall. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."