ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 490568 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.03
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1 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
colossal
augment
impudent
epistolary

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters."

2 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
disdain
trim
curtail
corrective

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for curtail is "To make less."

3 Scapegoat most nearly means:
56% Answer Correctly
pantomime
prune
discern
dupe

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for prune is "to reduce by removing excess.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

4 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
scamper
punctual
benevolent
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 benevolent is "kind, helpful.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."

5 Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right.
43% Answer Correctly
incidental
waffle
flaw
disdain

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."