ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 181240 Results

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
conduit
curtail
neutralize
condone

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 condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

2 Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor.
74% Answer Correctly
censure
accessible
intelligle
awe

Solution
The definition for comprehensible is "Understandable." Used in a sentence: Shannon spoke slowly so her directions would be comprehensible to her foreign visitor. The definition for accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

3 Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams.
66% Answer Correctly
clarity
ecstasy
redouble
equitable

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

4 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
hedonism
straddle
ploy

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for hedonism is "belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth.
62% Answer Correctly
meticulous
incidental
contortion
rancorous

Solution
The definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape." Used in a sentence: The story about the actress in the gossip column was a distortion of the truth. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."