ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 631519 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.90
Score 0% 78%

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1 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
derivative
cure
flagrant

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 catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
negate
urge
egotist
foil

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

3 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
impudence
incidental
liability
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

4 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
precept
colossal
ploy
mask

Solution
The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance." Used in a sentence: Emily's smile is just a facade masking her broken heart. The definition for ploy is "a contrived plan.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
78% Answer Correctly
pretentious
sociable
untenable
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."