ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170375 Results

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1 Anthology most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
accommodate
eulogy
collection
inauspicious

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
redouble
lurid
buffoonery

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 redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

3 Futile most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
hopeless
induce
melee
parity

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The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism.
78% Answer Correctly
aesthete
glorify
gravity
lurid

Solution
The definition for exalt is "To elevate by praise." Used in a sentence: The fireman was publicly exalted for his heroism. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."

5 Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress.
70% Answer Correctly
abate
serenity
inappropriate
entangle

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."