ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 163437 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
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1 Extol most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
accommodate
civility
glorify
corrective

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to."

2 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
heinous
serenity
neutralize
clairvoyance

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 heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for serenity is "Calmness.", and the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception."

3 Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind.
79% Answer Correctly
hopeless
apathetic
immoderate
incisive

Solution
The definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective." Used in a sentence: Arguing with Andrew is futile because he never changes his mind. The definition for incisive is "impressively direct and decisive.", the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair.
76% Answer Correctly
highlight
prominence
drub
heinous

Solution
The definition for accentuate is "To emphasize." Used in a sentence: Carla used red ribbons to accentuate the coppery tones in her hair. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for heinous is "Shockingly evil."

5 Buffer most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
cushion
distortion
illuminate
drub

Solution
The definition for buffer is "Protective barrier." Used in a sentence: The dense trees acted as a buffer against the heavy rain. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."