ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 130391 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
lurid
equitable
neutralize
extol

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 extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
drab
incisive
gaudy
corroborate

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous.", and the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
compassion
buffoonery
derivative
disconcert

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling.
50% Answer Correctly
placebo
combative
surly
pretentious

Solution
The definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech." Used in a sentence: Heidi's grandfather was gruff, barking stern orders and hardly smiling. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."

5 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
85% Answer Correctly
review
augment
buffer
gravity

Solution
The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."