ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 419645 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
lurid
neutralize
methodical
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

2 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
periodic
subside
foil
buffer

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

3 The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders.
79% Answer Correctly
repulse
exasperation
prune
archaic

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess."

4 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
roam
composed
plaudits
flagrant

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for composed is "Calm.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

5 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
negate
avian
prompt
aerate

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."