ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 270918 Results

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Correct 0 3.30
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
solace
neutralize
corroborate
rehash

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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

2 Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry.
52% Answer Correctly
egotist
connoisseur
censure
commemorate

Solution
The definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty." Used in a sentence: Consuela's friends called her an aesthete when she claimed that Monet's paintings made her cry. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for censure is "To find fault with.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."

3 The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer.
71% Answer Correctly
drub
timid
revive
brandish

Solution
The definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence." Used in a sentence: The diffident student never raised her hand in class, even when she knew the answer. The definition for drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

4 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
improbable
frugal
immoderate
parity

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for frugal is "thrifty, cheap.", the definition for parity is "Equality.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
repel
placebo
anthology
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing."