ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 44816 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.21
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
corrective
neutralize
rhapsody
distortion

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 distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
accessible
indecorous
moderate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

3 Exception most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
iridescent
anomaly
rhapsody
elate

Solution
The definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply." Used in a sentence: The teacher made an exception and let Gina eat her snack in class. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

4 Elusive most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
redouble
compulsion
grandiose
evasive

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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse.", and the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great."

5 Appalling most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
manifest
opportune
dreadful
melodious

Solution
The definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust." Used in a sentence: Hector found his roommate's habit of leaving his dirty socks on the floor appalling. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."