ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 758510 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
refurbish
seditious
turmoil
methodical

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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Implausible most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
heinous
intricate
ethical

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

3 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
lurid
punctual
advantageous
scorn

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away.
67% Answer Correctly
periodic
curtail
sugar pill
comparable

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

5 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
prevent
commemorate
pomp

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."