ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 894740 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.20
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1 Gravity most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
seriousness
promote
lurid
corroborate

Solution
The definition for gravity is "Importance, significance." Used in a sentence: Understanding the gravity of his error, Ken offered his humblest apology. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
accentuate
retrograde
euphoria
solace

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for euphoria is "feeling of great happiness.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks.
68% Answer Correctly
periodic
obnoxious
assess
appalling

Solution
The definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of." Used in a sentence: Simone, an expert in African sculpture, was asked to appraise the ambassador's collection of masks. The definition for periodic is "occurring at regular intervals.", the definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
benevolent
clairvoyance
meticulous

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 clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
raucous
seditious
straddle
retroactive

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 retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."