ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 542793 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
stifle
incongruous
insinuate

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

2 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
insinuate
ethical
archetypal
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example."

3 Regale most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
entertain
clarity
salvage
repel

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for clarity is "Clearness."

4 The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy.
62% Answer Correctly
exception
regurgitate
surplus
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

5 Preclude most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
moderate
clarity
prevent
deferment

Solution
The definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance." Used in a sentence: "Having cake now will preclude dessert later," said Amber's mother. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying.", and the definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average."