ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 399437 Results

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
pathos
mandate
ecstatic

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 ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Fickle most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
erratic
oblivious
surplus

Solution
The definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable." Used in a sentence: The fickle Senji had a new best friend every month. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

3 "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother.
77% Answer Correctly
incidental
impenitent
prevent
straddle

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for incidental is "Minor.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone.
59% Answer Correctly
slavish
extol
opportune
distortion

Solution
The definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive." Used in a sentence: Felicia's servile attitude annoyed her boss, who preferred an assistant with more backbone. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

5 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
nurture
repentant
medium
inflammatory

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."