ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 815477 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
derelict
neutralize
corroborate
duplicity

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 corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

2 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
opportune
corruption
heinous

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
oblivious
corroborate
collection
manifest

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 manifest is "obvious.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

4 Compulsion most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
urge
parity
facade
prudent

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

5 Rail most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
drub
diffident
upbraid
hedonism

Solution
The definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language." Used in a sentence: Clay began to cry as his irate manager railed at him for missing the deadline. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."