ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 389428 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.65
Score 0% 73%

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
salvage
punctual
repel
neutralize

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 repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin."

2 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
antidote
strategem
censure
promote

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for censure is "To find fault with."

3 Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts.
89% Answer Correctly
pretense
fraud
apathetic
start

Solution
The definition for onset is "Beginning." Used in a sentence: Crocuses bloom at the onset of spring, sometimes even before the snow melts. The definition for fraud is "trick.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion."

4 Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens.
81% Answer Correctly
prominence
foster
stealth
revive

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
clarity
condone
impassive
flagrant

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for condone is "to treat as acceptable.", the definition for clarity is "Clearness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."