ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 686532 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.12
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
drab
demeanor
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 unscrupulous is "lacking principles.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."

2 The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter.
65% Answer Correctly
clarity
shimmering
recrimination
pomp

Solution
The definition for iridescent is "Having a lustrous or attractivve quality." Used in a sentence: The movie star's iridescent presence charmed even the hardened reporter. The definition for clarity is "clearness.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

3 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
genial
discern
sparing
illuminate

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
pantomime
dupe
camaraderie
servile

Solution
The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for camaraderie is "spirit of friendship.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures."

5 Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate.
65% Answer Correctly
grandiose
melee
egotist
subside

Solution
The definition for abate is "Become less in amount or intensity." Used in a sentence: Just when it seemed the rain would never stop, the storm suddenly began to abate. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for grandiose is "With an affectation of grandeur.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."