ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 697860 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
adversary
nurture
implement
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 nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

2 Untenable most nearly means:
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derivative
gruff
onset
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for onset is "Beginning.", and the definition for derivative is "Lacking originality."

3 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
duplicity
antidote
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
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belated
corrosive
raucous
counterclaim

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The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for raucous is "noisy, rowdy.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
lurid
belated
interminable

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for lurid is "causing horror, shocking.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."