ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 300893 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.91
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1 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
banal
recrimination
censure
salvage

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for recrimination is "a retaliatory accusation.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline.
53% Answer Correctly
implausible
perception
upbraid
meticulous

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable."

3 Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign.
67% Answer Correctly
ominous
melee
drub
untenable

Solution
The definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable." Used in a sentence: Gary believed the black foreboding sky was an inauspicious sign. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
ramble
neutralize
composed
incidental

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 composed is "calm.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
lenient
illuminate
extant
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for lenient is "mild or tolerant.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."