ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 97758 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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1 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
dubious
seditious
compulsion
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

2 After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy.
83% Answer Correctly
belated
harsh
fidelity
colossal

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
88% Answer Correctly
extant
start
civility
diffident

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 extant is "currently existing.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
antidote
placebo
camaraderie
urge

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
delay
commemorate
awe
repentant

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."