ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163832 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
scapegoat
lurid
fragile

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 lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

2 Garish most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
comprehensible
revive
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable."

3 Induce most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
authoritarian
incite
pallid

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

4 After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies.
80% Answer Correctly
penurious
epitaph
rescind
anthology

Solution
The definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back." Used in a sentence: After Kal's father revoked his allowance, he had no money for the movies. The definition for penurious is "extrememly stingy.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 Curtail most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
recrimination
melee
shorten
indecorous

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."