ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 455283 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
colossal
incumbent
composed
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 colossal is "immense, enormous.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

2 Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work.
55% Answer Correctly
kudos
gruff
salvage
parity

Solution
The definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval." Used in a sentence: Allison's painting met with plaudits from the critics, who had dismissed her earlier work. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

3 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
surplus
stifle
stern
shimmering

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

4 Cunning most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
flourish
extol
crafty
egotist

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for egotist is "Self–important person.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Adversary most nearly means:
84% Answer Correctly
absolve
penurious
interminable
opponent

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy."