ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 186928 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
fraud
prune
methodical

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
indecorous
retroactive
unnerve
euphoria

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for euphoria is "Feeling of great happiness."

3 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
mandate
exception
immoderate

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

4 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
divination
appraise
unscrupulous
dubious

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene.
55% Answer Correctly
extol
untenable
fastidious
mediate

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."