ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 381742 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.75
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1 Inviolable most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
accentuate
untouchable
grandiose
flaunt

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for accentuate is "to emphasize.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
59% Answer Correctly
corrective
euphoria
pompous
condone

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
neutralize
benefactor
impenitent
prune

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess.", and the definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse."

4 The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors.
77% Answer Correctly
gravity
eulogy
refurbish
deceit

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

5 Combative most nearly means:
89% Answer Correctly
revive
epistolary
aggressive
revoke

Solution
The definition for combative is "Eager to fight." Used in a sentence: The teacher suggested the combative student channel his aggression into boxing. The definition for epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."