ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 122405 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
Score 0% 72%

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
neutralize
rancorous
facade
opportune

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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

2 Buffoonery most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
polarize
jocularity
demeanor
revoke

Solution
The definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior." Used in a sentence: Clarence, an irrepressible comic, was held after cass for his buffoonery. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

3 Brandish most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
fidelity
flourish
appraise
proximity

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 fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

4 Augment most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
enhance
archaic
entangle
genial

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly."

5 Proximity most nearly means:
90% Answer Correctly
oblivious
raspy
nearness
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for proximity is "Closeness." Used in a sentence: The proximity of Tia's house to school meant that she could walk there in five minutes. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."