ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 778410 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
collection
raspy
ethical
combative

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
compulsion
advantageous
mundane

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 compulsion is "an irresistible impulse.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary."

3 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
turpitude
dreadful
beneficial
flaw

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 flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

4 Iridescent most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
beneficial
elate
epitaph
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for beneficial is "Helpful."

5 Facade most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
mask
extol
incumbent
commemorate

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."