ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 124470 Results

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
distortion
recrimination
pretentious
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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Ethical most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
elusive
fragile
adversary
honorable

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The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for fragile is "Delicate."

3 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
61% Answer Correctly
inviolable
solace
sensualism
negate

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

4 Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying.
82% Answer Correctly
recrimination
archetypal
stifle
imply

Solution
The definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly." Used in a sentence: Sinead, who did not like confrontation, insinuated that Beth was lying. The definition for archetypal is "characteristic of the original model or perfect example.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation."

5 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
80% Answer Correctly
irritation
solace
pantomime
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."