ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 332626 Results

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Correct 0 3.51
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
neutralize
condone
entangle
meticulous

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 meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."

2 The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion.
60% Answer Correctly
scorn
lurid
pantomime
opportune

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
extol
prompt
moderate
surplus

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for extol is "To praise highly."

4 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
serenity
procrastinate
clairvoyance
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for serenity is "calmness.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally."

5 Catastrophic most nearly means:
92% Answer Correctly
aerate
devastating
pretense
rancorous

Solution
The definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune." Used in a sentence: The effects of the massive hurricane were catastrophic. The definition for rancorous is "marked by deep ill–will.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."