ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 850128 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
Score 0% 66%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
insolence
seditious
embellish
composed

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

2 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
scapegoat
collection
plaudits
exalt

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

3 Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart.
70% Answer Correctly
stifle
mask
fragile
gargantuan

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

4 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
flourish
gruff
egotist

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

5 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
composed
implausible
corroborate
assess

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for composed is "calm.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."