ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 80006 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.13
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1 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
iridescent
turmoil
gargantuan
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 turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

2 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
60% Answer Correctly
moderate
stealth
serene
conduit

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for conduit is "means for transmitting or distributing.", the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."

3 Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company.
58% Answer Correctly
pomp
scamper
nurture
keen

Solution
The definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive." Used in a sentence: Samir's incisive leadership made him the natural choice for president of the company. The definition for scamper is "to run quickly.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gruff
flourish
ecstatic
extenuating

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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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
melodious
strict
epistolary
buffer

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."