ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 746257 Results

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
indecorous
inauspicious
naive
seditious

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable."

2 Intricate most nearly means:
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insolence
complicated
pretense
prune

Solution
The definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts." Used in a sentence: The intricate poem baffled most readers with its numerous obscure metaphors. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."

3 Comprehensible most nearly means:
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implement
comprehensible
intelligle
pallid

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

4 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
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sensualism
repel
elate
frugal

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

5 The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums.
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limited
punctual
combative
rail

Solution
The definition for finite is "Having definite limits." Used in a sentence: The exasperated mother had finite patience for her toddler's tantrums. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."