ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 968539 Results

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
seditious
compulsion
pomp
brandish

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 pomp is "showy display.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

2 The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language.
88% Answer Correctly
retroactive
flourish
approachable
incidental

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

3 Composed most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
exception
serene
comparable
corrosive

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 exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

4 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
appraise
untenable
placebo

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for placebo is "an inactive substance used in medical testing.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
foil
meticulous
eloquent

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive."