ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 654932 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
straddle
salvage
neutralize

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 rhapsody is "state of great happiness.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

2 They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second.
88% Answer Correctly
overjoyed
frugal
pantomime
melodious

Solution
The definition for ecstatic is "Overwhelmingly emotional." Used in a sentence: They were ecstatic when their team won the championship game in the last second. The definition for pantomime is "telling a story through gestures.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

3 Pathos most nearly means:
73% Answer Correctly
periodic
rail
discern
compassion

Solution
The definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity." Used in a sentence: The soldiers cherished the kindly Nurse Nightingale for her pathos. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals."

4 Commemorate most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
pathos
prudent
observe
combative

Solution
The definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony." Used in a sentence: Each year, the Franklins commemorate their anniversary by visiting the site of their first date. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

5 Indecorous most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
cunning
catastrophic
vulgar

Solution
The definition for indecorous is "In bad taste." Used in a sentence: My parents banned Chad from our house because of his indecorous behavior at dinner. The definition for buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune.", and the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight."