ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 597035 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.84
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
flagrant
extenuating
iridescent

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 flagrant is "noticeably offensive.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality."

2 Charlie was in awe of his uncle, a professional football player and chess champion.
48% Answer Correctly
raucous
repentant
veneration
frugal

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 raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels.
62% Answer Correctly
prudent
adorn
fragile
manifest

Solution
The definition for embellish is "To decorate." Used in a sentence: Sari embellished the plain curtains with satin ribbons and tassels. The definition for manifest is "obvious.", the definition for fragile is "Delicate.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

4 The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher.
59% Answer Correctly
hedonism
gravity
buffoonery
flourish

Solution
The definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly." Used in a sentence: The baseball player was fined for brandishing his bat at the opposing pitcher. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for gravity is "Importance, significance."

5 Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework.
50% Answer Correctly
pomp
altruistic
recrimination
stern

Solution
The definition for benevolent is "Kind, helpful." Used in a sentence: Sherman revealed his benevolent side when he offered to help Carter with his homework. The definition for pomp is "showy display.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."