ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 396482 Results

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
comparable
deferment
brandish

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 comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

2 Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet.
74% Answer Correctly
diffident
prudent
excessive
pallid

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

3 Fraud most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
promote
deceit
benefactor
ploy

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
corrosive
frugal
roam
stern

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
cure
grandiose
straddle
surplus

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."