ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 513202 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Awe most nearly means:
48% Answer Correctly
prudent
veneration
periodic
negate

Solution
The definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder." Used in a sentence: Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals.", and the definition for negate is "To make invalid."

2 Antidote most nearly means:
91% Answer Correctly
regale
cure
repentant
colossal

Solution
The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

3 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
heed
commemorate
neutralize
foil

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 heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
pompous
flaw
comparable

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for flaw is "an imperfection.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

5 Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage.
59% Answer Correctly
aerate
serene
stifle
brandish

Solution
The definition for composed is "Calm." Used in a sentence: Although her stomach was in knots, the actress appeared perfectly composed when she took the stage. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."