ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 576290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
Score 0% 76%

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
accessible
revoke
corrective

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

2 Drub most nearly means:
76% Answer Correctly
derivative
beat
insinuate
civility

Solution
The definition for drub is "To defeat decisively." Used in a sentence: The powerful young boxer drubbed the longtime champion. The definition for civility is "politeness.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
derelict
verify
clarity
augment

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for derelict is "Abandoned."

4 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
corrosive
trim
fidelity
adversary

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 adversary is "one who opposes or resists.", the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

5 The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank.
88% Answer Correctly
comparable
pomp
strict
pathos

Solution
The definition for stern is "Harsh, severe." Used in a sentence: The stern principal canceled the prom after the seniors played a silly prank. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."