ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 755597 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.42
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
beneficial
obnoxious
derivative

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 derivative is "lacking originality.", the definition for beneficial is "Helpful.", and the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive."

2 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
antidote
urge
distortion
salvage

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 salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
prominence
seditious
censure
egotist

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
incidental
pompous
civility
retroactive

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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

5 Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired.
85% Answer Correctly
derelict
regurgitate
revive
reanimate

Solution
The definition for revive is "To bring back to life." Used in a sentence: Hank tried to revive Clare's interest in the project, but her enthusiasm had expired. The definition for revive is "to bring back to life.", the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."