ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 768729 Results

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Correct 0 3.37
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
epistolary
civility
solace

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 epistolary is "contained or carried on in letters.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for civility is "Politeness."

2 Accessible most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
mandate
approachable
scamper
stifle

Solution
The definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach." Used in a sentence: The introduction to the complex novel was, thankfully, written in clear accessible language. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for scamper is "To run quickly.", and the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
buffer
flagrant
insolence

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 buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness.", and the definition for flagrant is "Noticeably offensive."

4 Disdain most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
ecstatic
rehash
scorn
accessible

Solution
The definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt." Used in a sentence: The arrogant writer did not hide his disdain for his uneducated dinner companion. The definition for ecstatic is "overwhelmingly emotional.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for rehash is "To discuss again."

5 The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness.
54% Answer Correctly
mitigating
commemorate
finite
mundane

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."