ASVAB Test 426 Questions with Verified Answers
The function of an enzyme is to ___ - CORRECT ANSWER speed up a chemical reaction
one kilogram mass
... [Show More] is dropped from a heigh of 1 meter. its kinetic energy just before it hits the ground is about ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 10 joules
the DNA of a cell is found mainly in its ___ - CORRECT ANSWER chromosomes
most cells without a cell wall also lack ___ - CORRECT ANSWER chloroplasts
the cells that can easily be scraped from the lining of the mouth make up ___ - CORRECT ANSWER epithelial tissue
the end product of protein digestion consists of ___ - CORRECT ANSWER amino acids
blood circulation from the lungs goes directly to the ___ - CORRECT ANSWER heart
the glucose content of the blood is regulated by ___ - CORRECT ANSWER insulin and adrenaline
the ocean current that extends from florida across the atlantic ocean to europe is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the gulf stream
the member of the solar system with the shortest period of solar revolution is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER mercury
the type of meteorological system with the highest velocity winds is the ___ - CORRECT ANSWER tornado
geology is the study of ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the formation and composition of the earth
frictional forces usually do not ___ - CORRECT ANSWER increase potential energy
a magnifying glass is what kind of lens used on objects how far away? - CORRECT ANSWER convex lens used closer than one focal length
the mass of one cubic meter of water is approximately ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 1,000kg
a magnetic compass points in the direction of ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the local magnetic field
the half life of iodine 131 (I-131 for short) is 8 days. approximately how long would it take for 16mg of I-131 to decay to half milligram of I-131? - CORRECT ANSWER 40 days
a gaseous product of the fermentation of sugar is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER carbon dioxide
nitrates can be very useful in ___ - CORRECT ANSWER fertilizers and preserving meats
the number of atoms in a molecule of CuSO4 - 5H2O is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 21
which substance can be used to treat drinking water of questionable purity? - CORRECT ANSWER iodine
a viral infection in humans characterized by a very long time between the initial exposure and the exhibition of symptoms is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER AIDS
the beneficial relationship between termites and the protozoa that inhibit their digestive systems is called ___ - CORRECT ANSWER symbiosis
erosion and depletion are problems associated with ___ - CORRECT ANSWER soil conservation
the particle with a ___ charge in the nucleus of an atom is a ____ - CORRECT ANSWER positive; proton
the four forces that act on an aircraft in flight are ___ - CORRECT ANSWER lift, gravity, thrust, drag
electrons have a ___ charge - CORRECT ANSWER negative
antibodies ___ - CORRECT ANSWER identify and neutralize foreign objects inside the body
a gamete is a cell that ___ - CORRECT ANSWER fuses with another gamete during fertilization
what is the smallest particle of matter that retains the chemical properties characteristic of a particular element? - CORRECT ANSWER atom
the average distance from the earth to the sun is about ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 93 million miles
humans have ___ pairs of chromosomes - CORRECT ANSWER 23
the scientific study of human culture is called ___ - CORRECT ANSWER anthropology
what are the five major layers of earth's atmosphere, in order from the earths surface upward? - CORRECT ANSWER troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere
which of the following is not usually a gas at room temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER sulfur
a substance that speeds up chemical reactions is a ___ - CORRECT ANSWER catalyst
spiders are ___ - CORRECT ANSWER arachnids
what type of blood vessel carries blood from the other parts of the body to the heart? - CORRECT ANSWER veins
which is the correct sequence of objects in the solar system moving away from the sun? - CORRECT ANSWER mars, asteroid belt, jupiter, saturn uranus
a person's appearance resulting from his or her genetic makeup is called the person's ___ - CORRECT ANSWER phenotype
when a plant performs photosynthesis, it produces ___ as a by-product - CORRECT ANSWER oxygen
the speed of light in a vacuum is about ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 186,000 miles per second
when atoms and molecules pass thermal energy by direct contact, it is known as ___ - CORRECT ANSWER conduction
the basic unit of heat is the calorie, which is the amount of heat needed to ___ - CORRECT ANSWER raise the temperature of 1g of water to 1 degree celsius
the temperature of the atmosphere falls during the nighttime hours because ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the side of the earth not facing the sun loses heat by radiation
the number of protons in an atoms nucleus determines its ___ - CORRECT ANSWER atomic number
kwashiorkor would probably be caused by a diet deficient in ___ - CORRECT ANSWER meat, eggs, and dairy products
a vibrating tuning fork placed in a vacuum under a bell jar will ___ - CORRECT ANSWER be audible
what are examples of human diseases caused by bacteria? - CORRECT ANSWER tuberculosis, diphtheria, anthrax
the twinkling of stars in the night sky is caused by ___ - CORRECT ANSWER variations in the earths atmosphere
the earth has ___ major oceans that together hold about ___ of the planets water - CORRECT ANSWER 4; 96%
an amphibian can best be described as ___ - CORRECT ANSWER a cold blooded smooth skinned vertebrate capable of living both on land and in water
the most accurate description of the earth's atmosphere is that it is composed of ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, .03% carbon dioxide, trace amounts of rare gases, water vapor, and some dust particles
the apogee of an orbiting object refers to ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the point in an orbit that is farthest from the body being orbited
the reaction between sodium, metal, and water can be classified as ___ - CORRECT ANSWER single replacement
the planet farthest from the sun is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER pluto
tides are caused primarily by the ___ - CORRECT ANSWER gravitational pull of the sun and moon on earth's oceans and seas
the rotation of the earth around its axis causes ___ - CORRECT ANSWER day and night
science can be divided into life, physical, and earth sciences. life sciences include ___ - CORRECT ANSWER botany, biology, and zoology
scientific problem solving follows a pattern of actions called the scientific method, which involves the steps of observation: - CORRECT ANSWER hypothesis, experiment, theory, and principle
the balanced internal environment of a human cell and the human organism as a whole is called ___ - CORRECT ANSWER homeostasis
all living systems must be able to perform certain biochemical and biophysical activities known as life functions, which include ___ - CORRECT ANSWER respiration, circulation, and reproduction
although there are some differences between plant and animal cells, all cells have the same basic structure, which includes organelles (cell parts) known as ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the cell membrane, nucleus, and ribosomes
the main difference(s) between plant and animal cells are ___ - CORRECT ANSWER plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts
animal cells sometimes have flagella or cilia
living things are generally referred to using their ___ - CORRECT ANSWER genes and species
matter, defined as anything that occupies space and has mass, exists in one of three states or conditions: ___, ___, or ___ - CORRECT ANSWER solid, liquid, or gas
energy, usually defined as the ability to do work, may appear in a variety of forms, such as mechanical energy, electrical energy, chemical energy, ____, ____, and ___ - CORRECT ANSWER light, heat, and sound
what are the metric base units of measuring mass, length, liquid volume, and temperature? - CORRECT ANSWER kilogram, meter, liter, and degrees in Kelvin
alloys are ___ - CORRECT ANSWER mixtures of two or more metals
speed is ___, and it is expressed as ___ - CORRECT ANSWER distance covered per unit of time; S=d/t
newtons first law of motion, often called the law of inertia, state that an object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion with the same speed and direction unless ___ - CORRECT ANSWER acted upon by an unbalanced force
newtons second law of motion states that acceleration is produced when a force acts upon a mass, and ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the greater the ass of the object, the greater the amount of force needed
newtons third law of motion states the for every action there is an ___ - CORRECT ANSWER equal and opposite reaction
newtons law of universal gravitation states that two objects attract each other with a force that is proportional to the product of their masses and ___ - CORRECT ANSWER inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them
potential energy is defined as the energy possessed by an object because ___ - CORRECT ANSWER of its position or condition
kinetic energy is defined as the energy possess by an object because ___ - CORRECT ANSWER it is in motion
simple machines help us transfer a force from ___ - CORRECT ANSWER one point of application to another for some practical advantage
the three methods of heat transfer are ___ - CORRECT ANSWER conduction, convection, radiation
refraction is the ___ - CORRECT ANSWER bending of a light ray or wave as it passes from one medium into another
a concave surface curves inward, while a convex surface bulges outward. a concave lens causes light rays to ___, whereas a convex lens causes light rays to ___ - CORRECT ANSWER spread apart (diverge)
come together (converge)
the three major types of rocks are ___ - CORRECT ANSWER igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic
from the surface going inward, the earth is composed of the ___ - CORRECT ANSWER crust, mantle, liquid outer core, and solid inner core
each ___ of the earth around the sun takes about ___ to complete - CORRECT ANSWER revolution; 365.25 days
a chemical change is always accompanied by ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the release or absorption of energy
a chemical equation shows ___ and must ___ - CORRECT ANSWER a chemical change; balance
on the basis of their atomic structure, atoms are considered ___ if they tend to lend electrons, ___ if they borrow electrons, and ___ if they do neither - CORRECT ANSWER metals
nonmetals
inert
an atom has ___ - CORRECT ANSWER the same number of protons as electrons
even though math problems and equations are read from left to right, there is an order in which arithmetic operations must be performed.
1. do all the work within parentheses
2. perform all multiplications and divisions in left to right order
3. do additions and subtractions
do this problem: (5+3) x (2+1) x (10/20) + 5 - CORRECT ANSWER (5+3) x (2+1) x (10/20) + 5
8 x 3 x 0.5 + 5
24 x 0.5 + 5
12 + 5
17
a postal carrier can deliver mail to about 900 addresses in one day. in the city of hewitt, there are 26,942 residents. workforce policies require hiring 5% more carriers than are estimated to be needed in order to compensate for vacation, sick days, and so on. about how many mail carriers must be hired to deliver mail to all of the hewitt citizens each day? - CORRECT ANSWER 31
work:
26,942/900 = 29 mail carriers
29 x 1.05 = 31.4 (5% extra)
of 128 dogs at a dog show, 50% were female. among these females, 3 out of 4 were over the age of 4. how many of the dogs were females 4 years old or older? - CORRECT ANSWER 48
work:
128 x 0.5 = 64 female dogs
64 x 0.75 = 48 female dogs 4 & older
if 1 pound of mesquite smoked, deli sliced turkey breast costs $7.98 at the second largest grocery store in town, and each slice is about 1 ounce, what is the cost of 5 slices? - CORRECT ANSWER $2.49
work:
16 ounces in 1 lb
$7.98/16 ounces = $0.49875/slice
$0.49875 x 5 slices = $2.49
what is the volume of a camping trailer that is 23 feet long, 15 feet wide, and 11 feet high? - CORRECT ANSWER 3,795 cubic feet
work:
length x width x height
23 feet x 15 feet x 11 feet
jonathan spent 4 hours studying, 1 hour raking leaves, 30 minutes doing laundry, and two hours watching tv. what percentage of his time was spent studying? - CORRECT ANSWER 53.3%
work:
4 + 1 + .5 + 2 = 7.5 hours total
4 hours studying x 100 = 400
400/7.5 = 53.3% time spent studying
which of these is an example of similar figures in the geometric sense? - CORRECT ANSWER a sailing ship and a scale model of that ship
the fuel tank of a gasoline generator has enough capacity to operate the generator for an hour and 15 minutes. about how many times must the fuel tank be filled to run the generator from 6:15pm to 7:00am? - CORRECT ANSWER 10.2 tanks of fuel
work:
12 hours and 45 minutes total = 12.75 hours
12.75 hours/1.25 = 10.2
a private pilot needs to calculate how much fuel is needed for an upcoming trip of his vintage waco biplane. the biplane's jacobs b2m radial engine consumes about 15 gallons per hour at the aircrafts cruising speed of 120 mph, and about 18 gallons per hour at speeds above 200 mph. the plane will take off from love field general aviation in forth worth, fly 120 miles at cruising speed, and then fly for 30 minutes near its top speed of 214 mph. if the pilot must put in enough fuel for the trip plus an additional 5 gallons, how much fuel is needed? - CORRECT ANSWER 29 gallons
work:
first leg - 120 miles at cruising speed (120mph) = 15 gallons of fuel/hour
second leg - 30 minutes (0.5 hours) at 214 mph= 18 gallons of fuel/hour
15 + (18 x 0.5) = 24
24 + 5 additional gallons = 29
during one season, a college football quarterback attempted 439 passes and completed 267 of them for a total of 3,217 yards. what is his completion percentage? - CORRECT ANSWER 60.8%
work:
267 completed passes x 100 = 26,700
26,700/430 total passes = 60.8%
maddalyn has a 25 year term life insurance policy for $100,000. the annual premium is $15 per thousand. what is the total premium paid for this policy every 6 months? - CORRECT ANSWER $750
work:
there are 100 units of $1,000 in $100,000
100 x $15 = $1,500 paid every year in premiums
$1,500 x 0.5 year (6 months) = $750
james is comparing the prices of tuxedos for his prom. a rental tuxedo costs $70, while a new tuxedo costs $120. james is thinking about having to wear a tuxedo for next years prom as well. keeping this in mind, how much money will james save if he uses the same suit two years in a row. assume that he will have to pay $4.50 to dry clean it before next years prom. - CORRECT ANSWER $15.50
work:
$70 x 2 = $140 for 2 tuxedos
$140 - $120 = $20 saved
$20 - $4.50 for dry cleaning = $15.50 total saved
amanda is working as a hostess at a local restaurant until she graduates from college. she receives an equal cut of 10% tip share (calculated on total sales) split on an hourly basis between the hostesses and busboys. amanda also receives her hourly wage of $3.13 an hour. the restaurants sales were $7,874 for a seven hour shift that three hostesses and two busboys all worked from open to close. how much tip share did the busboys receive together on their shift? - CORRECT ANSWER $314.96
work:
tip share split: $7,874 x .1 = $787.40
$787.40/ 5 people = $157.48 per person
$157.48 x 2 busboys = $314.96
june found a chandelier for the dining room for $1,399. however, since the model had been discontinued and the display had no factory packaging material, the store manager discounted the price to $1,149. what was the percentage of the reduction? - CORRECT ANSWER 17.9%
work:
$1,399 - $1,149 = $250
$250 discount x 100 = 25,000
25,000/1,399 = 17.9%
mackenzie bough a genuine rectangular afghan rug made in kandahar with a perimeter that measures 36 feet. if the long sides measure 12 feet each, how long is each short side of the rug? - CORRECT ANSWER 6 feet
work:
perimeter of a rectangle: P=2l x 2w
36 = (2 x 12) x 2w
36 = 24 x 2w
36 - 24 = 2w
12/2 = 2
6 = w
jonathan wants to find the average number of miles traveled per day on his 3 day road trip. since he is an engineer, he decides to set up the problem algebraically. if he drove a miles the first day, b miles the second day, and c miles the third day, what is the formula for the average number of miles driven per day? - CORRECT ANSWER (a + b + c)/3
june found a pair of red heels regularly priced at $120. the ones she found were priced at $54, while all of the other boxes of the same shoes were sale priced at $67. since june is going to buy this particular pair of shoes, she wants to calculate the extra amount that she saved compared to the correct sale price. what is the difference between her mispriced shoes and the sale price of the shoes? - CORRECT ANSWER 10.8%
work:
$120 regular price - $67 sale price = $53 saved
53/120 = 0.442 x 100 = 44.2% savings
$120 - $54 = $66 saved
66/120 = 0.55 x 100 = 55% savings
55% - 44.2% = 10.8% extra
travis invests $5,000 at 4% annual interest. how much more must he invest at the same rate to insure that his annual income from both investments is exactly $700? - CORRECT ANSWER $12,500
work:
$5,000 x .04 = $200 earned
$700 - $200 = $500 left to reach goal amount
$500 = .04x
$500/.04 = x
$12,500 = x
although a total of 131 soldiers are authorized for an infantry company, B company, 3rd battalion, 144th infantry regiment, had only 120 soldiers assigned, of whom 5% are officers. how many enlisted soldiers are assigned to the company? - CORRECT ANSWER 114 enlisted soldiers
work:
100% - 5% officers = 95% enlisted men
120 total soldiers x 0.95 = 114 enlisted soldiers
a girls softball team won 70% of the 40 games it played. how many games did it lose? - CORRECT ANSWER 12
work:
40 games x .7 = 28
40 - 28 = 12 games lost
how many 4 oz candy bars are there in a 3lb package? - CORRECT ANSWER 12 bars
work:
3lb x 16 oz = 48oz/3lb
48oz/4oz = 12 bars
the front lawn of the hamilton family's house is 21 feet wide and 39 feet long. how much will it cost to weed and feed it if ace gardening service charges $0.40 per square yard for this treatment? - CORRECT ANSWER $36.40
work:
21 feet/3 yard = 7 yards wide
39 feet/3 yard = 13 yards long
7 yards x 13 yards = 91 square yards
91 x $0.40 = $36.40
what is the fifth term of the series 2 5/6, 3 1/2, 4 1/6, 4 5/6, ___? - CORRECT ANSWER 5 1/2
work:
change 3 1/2 to 3 3/6
series is obtained by adding 4/6 to each fraction
fifth term is 5 3/6 or 5 1/2
a pecan tree 36 feet high casts a shadow 8 feet long. at the same time of day, a near by mesquite tree casts a shadow 6 feet long. how tall is the mesquite tree? - CORRECT ANSWER 27 feet
work:
36/8 = 4.5
4.5 x 6 = 27 feet
what is the value of the expression x^2 - 5xy + 2y if x=3 and y=-2? - CORRECT ANSWER 35
work:
3^2 - 5(3)(-2) + 2(-2)
9 - 15(-2) - 4
9 + 30 - 4
35
a floor is made up of hexagonal tiles, some of which are black and some are white. every black tile is completely surrounded by white tiles. how many white tiles are there around each black tile? - CORRECT ANSWER 6
multiply 7 a^3 b^2 c by 3 a^2 b^4 c^2 - CORRECT ANSWER 21a^5b^6c^3
work:
7 x 3 = 21
(a^3 b^2 c) x (a^2 b^4 c^2)
a^5 b^6 c^3
the value of 8^0 is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 1
work:
x^0 is defined as always = 1 as long as x does not = 0
if 2x - 3 = 37, what is the value of x? - CORRECT ANSWER 20
work:
2x = 37 + 3 = 40
x = 40/2
x = 20
if x^2/x = 6, what is the value of x? - CORRECT ANSWER x = 2 or x = -3
what is the area of a circle whose diameter is 28 inches? use 22/7 for the value of π? - CORRECT ANSWER 616 square inches
work:
πr^2
22/7 x (14 x 14)
22/7 x 196/1
4312/7
616
the points A(2,7) and B(5,11) are plotted on coordinate graph paper. what is the distance from A to B? - CORRECT ANSWER 5
solve the equation for y: ay - bx = 2 - CORRECT ANSWER y = (2 + bx)/a
work:
ay = 2 + bx
y = (2 + bx)/a
for a special mission, one soldier is chosen at random from among three infantrymen, two cavalry scouts, and five tank crewmen. what is the probability that an infantryman will be chosen? - CORRECT ANSWER 3/10
a cylindrical post has a cross section that is a circle with a radius of 3 inches. a piece of cord can be wound around it exactly seven times. how long is the piece of cord? use 22/7 as the value of π? - CORRECT ANSWER 132 inches
work:
circumference = 2πr
c = 2 x 22/7 x 3
c = 132/7 inches
a naval task force is to be made up of a destroyer, a supply ship, and a submarine. if four destroyers, two supply ships, and three submarines are available, how many different combinations are possible for the task force? - CORRECT ANSWER 24
work:
4 x 2 x 3 = 24
the base of a cylindrical can is a circle whose diameter is 2 inches, and whose height is 7 inches. how many cubic inches are there in the volume of the can? use 22/7 for the value of π. - CORRECT ANSWER 22 cubic inches
work:
area = πr^2
a = 22/7(1^2) = 22/7
V = a x h (height)
v = 22/7 x 7 inches
v = 22
the value of the square root of 164 to the nearest integer is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER 13
what is the maximum number of boxes, each measuring 3 inches by 4 inches by 5 inches, that can be packed into a storage space measuring 1 foot by 2 feet by 2 feet, 1 inch? - CORRECT ANSWER 120
solve for z: 4z + 3 - 5z = 31 - 3z - CORRECT ANSWER z = 14
simplify the expression x^2y(2x - 3y) - CORRECT ANSWER 2x^3y - x^23y^2
over the course of a six week grading period, jaycee took five tests for her social studies class; the teacher told her that her average for all five tests was 91. that night at home, she could remember only her first four scores: 88, 86, 94, 96. what was her score on the fifth test? - CORRECT ANSWER 91
express 6/4 as a percentage - CORRECT ANSWER 150
a barrel with flat sides (cylinder) has a height of 36 inches and a radius of 15 inches. about how many gallons of liquid can it hold? (there are 231 cubic inches in a gallon; use 3.14 for the value of π) - CORRECT ANSWER 110.1 gallons
solve the following equations: -6.1 x -8.05 - CORRECT ANSWER 49.105
in a steak house, a guest orders a small steak entree with vegetables for $12.50, dessert for $3.50, and coffee for $1.49. if the tax on meals is 8.25%, what tax should be added to his check? - CORRECT ANSWER $1.44
solve the following equation: (8+2=3)(7-9)^2 - CORRECT ANSWER 28
a quadrilateral is a parallelogram only if ___ - CORRECT ANSWER both of its two pairs of opposite sides are parallel
in the angle pictured on the card, which angles are alternate interior angles, and are they congruent? - CORRECT ANSWER angles 3, 6, 4, 5
yes
which of the following is a binomial?
1. 2x^4 + 7x^2
2. 2 + 3
3. 3x - 2
4. 4ab - 5a^3b^2 - CORRECT ANSWER examples 1, 3, and 4
the formula for the circumference of a circle is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER c = πd
the formula for the area of a rectangle is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER A = L x W
the formula for the area of a triangle is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER a = (ab)/2
the formula for the area of a circle is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER a = πr^2
when adding fractions a/b + c/d, use the method ___ - CORRECT ANSWER (ad+bc)/bd
when subtracting fractions a/b - c/d, use the method ___ - CORRECT ANSWER (ad - bc)/bd
when multiplying fractions a/b x c/d, use the method ___ - CORRECT ANSWER ac/bd
the formula for the perimeter of a rectangle is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER p = 2l + 2w
the formula for the volume of a rectangular box is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER v = l x w x h
the formula for the volume of a cylinder is ___ - CORRECT ANSWER v = πr^2h
aberration
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - deviation from standard or norm, usually but not always having negative connotations
- deviation, anomaly, exception, (medical) disorder
- example, standard, perfection
abhor
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to hate or detest
- hate, detest, make every effort to avoid
- like, love, appreciate, hold dear
abrasively
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - in a way tending to cause friction; can be either literally as with sandpaper or figuratively as in annoying or irritating manner
- harshly, roughly, annoyingly, caustically, irritatingly
- smoothly, softly, nicely, pleasantly, politely
accept
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to receive willingly; to agree to
- get, take, gain, welcome, approve of
- lose, reject, decline, demur, disallow, refuse
acrimony
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - harshness of speech or attitude
- harshness, bitterness, animosity, spite
- politeness, goodwill, friendliness, civility
acute
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - sharp or shrewd; severe; an angle of less than 90 degrees
- astute, sharp witted, keen, smart, drastic, critical, grave, dire
- dull, blunt, dense, mild, not serious
adamant
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - unyielding
- determined, inexorable, relentless, uncompromising
- flexible, submissive, yielding
adversary
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - enemy, opponent, unfriendly competitor
- rival, antagonist, combatant
- ally, friend, colleague, supporter
adverse
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - detrimental, disadvantageous
- unfavorable, negative, antagonistic, opposed, opposing
- positive, helpful, advantageous, beneficial, favorable, auspicious
aggrandize
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to make something seem bigger or more significant than it really is
- exaggerate, glorify, hype
- degrade, disgrace, humble, lower
aghast
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - horrified or very surprised
- appalled, dumbfounded, horror-struck, stunned
- calm, unsurprised, unworried
alacrity
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - promptness or cheerful readiness; liveliness or briskness
- eagerness, willingness, quickness
- reluctance, sloth, disdain
altruistic
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - interested in the benefit of others
- charitable, humanitarian, self sacrificing, unselfish
- greedy, malevolent, mean, selfish
ambiguous
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - unclear; having more than one possible meaning or interpretation
- cryptic, equivocal, inconclusive, muddy, ambivalent
- clear-cut, precise, unequivocal, definite, unambiguous
anachronistic
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - misplaced in time; outdated
- badly timed, antique, obsolescent, superseded, unseasonable
- appropriate, contemporary, modern, up to date
anomaly
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - an inconsistency or irregularity
- peculiarity, rarity, abnormality
- common occurrence, normal, regular
antagonize
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to purposely make hostile or unfriendly; to make an enemy of
- irritate, offend, insult, work against, aggravate
- soothe, calm, pacify, placate
anticipate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to expect or predict; to believe that a future occurrence of something is likely
- await, watch for, foretell, presuppose
- doubt, be surprised, not expect
appraise
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to determine the value of
- assess, evaluate, estimate
- ignore, neglect
apprehension
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - anxiety or fear about a future or expected event
- worry, dread, foreboding, trepidation
- confidence, calm, faith
apprise
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to inform or enlighten
- tell, advise, notify, enlighten, brief
- hide, conceal, withhold
approbation
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - approval
- consent, endorsement, permission, sanction, support
- criticism, disapproval, rejection, repudiation
appropriate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to take for ones own use, usually without permission; correct or suitable fo the circumstances
- commandeer, seize, take, usurp; suitable, fitting, well suited, proper
- refuse, reject, give, return; improper, unsuited
ardor
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - enthusiasm or zeal
- eagerness, fervor, devotion, passion
- indifference, calmness, neglect
articulate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to speak clearly and coherently
- enunciate, express, lay out, state
- misrepresent, misspeak, stammer, stumble
assail
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to attack, usually with words
- assault, berate, lambaste
- aid, defend, shelter, shield
audacious
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - boldly daring
- adventurous, brave, intrepid
- cautious, meek, reserved, timid
averse
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - having a strong dislike of or opposition to something disinclined
- antagonistic, unwilling, hesitant, reluctant
- agreeable, willing, unhesitating, friendly
banal
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - drearily, predictable to the point of being trite
- bland, commonplace, everyday, hackneyed, humdrum
- fresh, interesting, new, original
belligerently
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - antagonistically
- aggressively, combatively, contentiously, pugnaciously
- helpfully, meekly, nicely
bemused
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - confused, puzzled
- bewildered, nonplussed, dumbfounded, perplexed, baffled
- clearheaded, unconfused
boisterously
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - raucously
- clamorously, noisily, tumultuously, vociferously
- calmly, quietly, silently
brazen
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - brash or cocky
- blatant, defiant, unashamed
- humble, meek, shy, timid
capitulate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to give in or surrender
- give up, concede, submit
- defend, fight, persevere
capriciously
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - arbitrarily - in a manner indicating that the subject is given to sudden changes of behavior, not necessarily for a particular reason
- carelessly, erratically, impulsively, unpredictability
- constantly, dependably, methodically, steadily
chagrin
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - feeling of deep embarrassment or disappointment
- dismay, discomfiture, mortification
- happiness, rejoicing, satisfaction
chicanery
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - deception or evasion of the truth; can also mean the use of fraud, quibbling, or false reasoning to achieve a certain purpose
- subterfuge, duplicity, sophistry
- truth, accuracy, veracity, fidelity
chronic
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - long lasting or having a long history
- recurring, persistent, persisting, lasting, constant
- short lived, infrequent, intermittent, temporary
compel
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to force or oblige someone to do something; to cause something to happen by force or pressure
- force, oblige, coerce, constrain
- dissuade, discourage, hinder, block, impede
complement
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to complete or enhance
- fulfill, enrich, go well with
- degrade, take away from, spoil
compliment
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration
- praise, approval, admiration
- insult, criticism, disapproval, condemnation
consecutively
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - sequentially
- continuously, in succession, progressively
- intermittently, occasionally, randomly
consequence
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - an effort or outcome; importance or significance
- result, upshot; outgrowth
- cause, precursor, antecedent
contentiously
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - disagreeably
- antagonistically, argumentatively, petulantly
- agreeably, cooperatively, helpfully
conundrum
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - a difficult riddle or enigma
- mystery, riddle, puzzle
- answer, solution
credulous
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - able or willing to believe too readily
- gullible, naive, uncritical, unquestioning
- skeptical, suspicious, untrusting
criterion
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - standard of judgement or assessment
- benchmark, measure, standard
- conjecture, guess, possibility
culpable
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - responsible or accountable for an action
- answerable, liable
- innocent, blameless, unaccountable
decorum
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - proper conduct or appropriate behavior
- decency, etiquette, politeness
- bad manners, rudeness, impoliteness
deftly
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - skillfully
- adeptly, adroitly, dexterously, nimbly
- awkwardly, clumsily, ineptly
delineate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to outline or describe
- characterize, define, detail, explain, spell out
- confuse, misrepresent, muddle
derogatory
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - unfavorable
- critical, defamatory, disparaging, negative, unflattering
- complimentary, flattering, favorable, positive
desiccate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to dry out or dehydrate
- dehydrate, dehumidify, dry out
- hydrate, moisten, wet
destitution
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - extreme poverty
- deprivation, lack of the means of subsistence
- affluence, wealth
detriment
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - a disadvantage or damaging circumstance
- disadvantage, hurt, damage, injury
- advantage, benefit, help
disabuse
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to correct a false impression
- correct, debunk, enlighten, rid
- acquire, hold, keep, maintain
discordant
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - conflicting or not in harmony
- clashing, contradictory, dissonant, unharmonious
- agreeable, harmonious, melodious
disinterested
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - unbiased, impartial
- fair, dispassionate, nonpartisan, unprejudiced, objective
- biased, partisan, prejudiced, subjective
disparage
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to discredit or belittle
- criticize, belittle, denigrate, put down
- approve, compliment, flatter, praise
disseminate
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to spread; usually used in regard to information
- broadcast, make known, proclaim, promulgate
- collect, gather, keep hidden, suppress
dissonance
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - harsh combination of sounds that do not blend well; attitudes or trains of thought that clash
- discordance, cacophony, disagreement, discord
- harmony, agreement, consistency
divulge
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - to make known
- confess, discover, expose
- conceal, hide, hod back, mislead
dogmatically
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - very assertively, especially when it comes to things held as fact either are not or cannot be proven
- arrogantly, dictatorially, in a very opinionated manner, peremptorily
- amenably, doubtingly, flexibly
draconian
- definition
- synonyms
- antonyms - CORRECT ANSWER - unusually severe, rigorous, or harsh
- drastic, heavy- handed, extreme, stringent
- mild, reasonable, temperate, gentle [Show Less]