ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 393058 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
distortion
raspy
dreadful
garish

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
duplicity
disdain
cure

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt."

3 The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was.
48% Answer Correctly
redouble
artless
stifle
colossal

Solution
The definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom." Used in a sentence: The naive Simon assumed that everyone was as simple and kind as he was. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

4 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
defect
inviolable
meticulous
flaunt

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
appalling
drab
equitable

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 equitable is "fair and equal.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."