ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 822723 Results

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
impenitent
diffident
combustion

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 combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
exasperation
corrosive
verify
authoritarian

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 authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

3 Sociable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
genial
rhapsody
heed
interminable

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
condone
mediate
postponement
frugal

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile."

5 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
parade
exception
incumbent
parity

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."