ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 100846 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Negate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
discern
commemorate
neutralize
abate

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 abate is "become less in amount or intensity.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

2 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
dulcet
equitable
benevolent
exception

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

3 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
frail
accentuate
accommodate
disconcert

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

4 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
plaudits
distortion
indecorous

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success.
82% Answer Correctly
medium
supple
punctual
garish

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."