ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 524223 Results

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
drub
neutralize
immoderate
augment

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

2 Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher.
76% Answer Correctly
composed
improbable
stern
combative

Solution
The definition for implausible is "Unbelievable." Used in a sentence: Claudia's implausible excuse failed to convince her teacher. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for composed is "Calm."

3 The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity.
71% Answer Correctly
demeanor
fraud
lucidity
comparable

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for demeanor is "behavior towards others.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

4 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
discern
furtiveness
pretense
dubious

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

5 Repel most nearly means:
79% Answer Correctly
ramble
repulse
diffident
pathos

Solution
The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."