ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 369974 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.58
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
antidote
indecorous
neutralize
illuminate

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 illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Melee most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
rancorous
exception
parity
brawl

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for exception is "a case to which the rule does not apply.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 Stern most nearly means:
88% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
precept
derivative
strict

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for clairvoyance is "ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

4 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
epitaph
composed
grandiose
kudos

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for epitaph is "brief statement honoring a dead person.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

5 The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest.
68% Answer Correctly
rancorous
moderate
unscrupulous
oblige

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."