ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 685124 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
fickle
neutralize
inviolable
appraise

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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
70% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
gruesome
comparable
inflammatory

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

3 The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers.
73% Answer Correctly
lurid
flaw
solace
corrupt

Solution
The definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles." Used in a sentence: The unscrupulous salesman was fired for lying to his customers. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

4 The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic.
92% Answer Correctly
accessible
heinous
gargantuan
devastating

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class.
54% Answer Correctly
anomaly
indecorous
heinous
ethical

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."