ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 428187 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.18
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
straddle
neutralize
stern
trove

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 trove is "valuable collection.", the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
raucous
defiant
oxygenate
belated

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
naive
charade
extant
corrosive

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for corrosive is "bitingly sarcastic.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone.
63% Answer Correctly
interminable
disconcert
inscription
naive

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom.", and the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion."

5 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
censure
indecorous
complement
pallid

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."