ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 356516 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.28
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
catastrophic
obnoxious
neutralize

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 obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
hedonism
comparable
regale
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
heed
gruesome
flagrant
cunning

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

4 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
manifest
methodical
petty
serenity

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for methodical is "performed in an orderly manner.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
composed
inflammatory
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."