ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 871964 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
appalling
regurgitate
augment
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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for augment is "To make greater."

2 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
elusive
medium
brandish
composed

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
intricate
neutralize
elate
repel

Solution
The definition for negate is "To make invalid." Used in a sentence: Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

4 The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding.
86% Answer Correctly
placebo
enormous
interminable
precept

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
accessible
comprehensible
disconcert
crafty

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."