ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 835464 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.92
Score 0% 58%

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1 Incidental most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
combustion
petty
heinous
rancorous

Solution
The definition for incidental is "Minor." Used in a sentence: The accountant advised Justine not to report her incidental expenses. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Abate most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
flagrant
subside
rancorous
fragile

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

3 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
humble
turpitude
gruff
preclude

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

4 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
regurgitate
corrective
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
incumbent
fidelity
antidote
neutralize

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."