ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 164830 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.69
Score 0% 74%

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flourish
neutralize
indecorous
comparable

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
anthology
liability
appalling
glorify

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 anthology is "a collection of selected literary pieces.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class.
75% Answer Correctly
servile
suppress
negate
sociable

Solution
The definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage." Used in a sentence: Amy tried ineffectively to stifle her giggles after she read Susan's note in class. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive."

4 Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable.
84% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
untouchable
authoritarian
revive

Solution
The definition for inviolable is "Secure from assault of trespass." Used in a sentence: Situated on a mountain, with sixteen–foot walls, the castle was inviolable. The definition for gargantuan is "gigantic.", the definition for revive is "To bring back to life.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
rancorous
grandiose
apathetic
beat

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."