ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 444670 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.32
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
grandiose
drub
pomp
neutralize

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 drub is "to defeat decisively.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

2 Obnoxious most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
sociable
objectionable
fickle
archaic

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

3 Beneficial most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
condone
buffoonery
lurid
advantageous

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

4 The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother.
71% Answer Correctly
raucous
demean
impudence
ecstatic

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
flaw
combative
aerate

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for aerate is "to supply with air.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."