ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 861621 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
Score 0% 64%

Review

1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
gravity
incisive
seditious
discern

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 discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

2 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
artless
inauspicious
hedonism
facade

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for inauspicious is "not favorable.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gravity
rancorous
refurbish
flourish

Solution
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 refurbish is "to brighten or freshen.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
celebrated
futile
start
demean

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for futile is "without purpose, completely ineffective.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected."

5 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
oblivious
seriousness
civility
prominence

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."