ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 403947 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
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1 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
negate
punctual
gruff
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for punctual is "on time.", the definition for negate is "To make invalid.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

2 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
negate
roam
scamper
repel

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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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

3 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
rehash
repel
meticulous

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for rehash is "to discuss again.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

4 The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble.
66% Answer Correctly
evasive
melodious
elusive
nurture

Solution
The definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp." Used in a sentence: The words to the song are elusive, as the singer tends to mumble. The definition for elusive is "hard to grasp.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

5 The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall.
60% Answer Correctly
sensualism
catastrophic
benevolent
mediate

Solution
The definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life." Used in a sentence: The hedonism of the emperoro, who spent all his time giving parties, caused his downfall. The definition for mediate is "to come between parties in order to reconcile.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful."