ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 380998 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.15
Score 0% 63%

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1 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
altruistic
precept
revoke

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for precept is "A general rule of action."

2 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
corrective
preclude
antidote

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 antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
refurbish
flagrant
deceit
archaic

Solution
The definition for fraud is "Trick." Used in a sentence: The con man's fraud involved selling swampland to gullible investors. The definition for archaic is "characteristic of an earlier time.", the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive.", and the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
demeanor
exculpate
grandiose
precept

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 demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur."

5 The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity.
61% Answer Correctly
deceit
naive
pantomime
combustion

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for naive is "lacking worldy wisdom.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for combustion is "Act of burning."