ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 799290 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.68
Score 0% 74%

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
duplicity
trove
repentant
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 duplicity is "deceptive thought, speech, or action.", the definition for trove is "Valuable collection.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."

2 Immoderate most nearly means:
74% Answer Correctly
adversary
excessive
ethical
rancorous

Solution
The definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits." Used in a sentence: Bob's immoderate appetite shocked the guests at the wedding banquet. The definition for ethical is "conforming to accepted standards.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

3 Insolence most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
pretense
deferment
camaraderie
impudence

Solution
The definition for insolence is "Boldness or rudeness." Used in a sentence: The boy's insolence to the policeman embarrassed his mother. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for camaraderie is "Spirit of friendship.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

4 Deferment most nearly means:
75% Answer Correctly
postponement
pathos
melee
demean

Solution
The definition for deferment is "The act of delaying." Used in a sentence: Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation. The definition for melee is "a tumultuous fight among several people.", the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Nurture most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
exasperation
rail
finite
foster

Solution
The definition for nurture is "To further the development of." Used in a sentence: Our cat made a nest of blankets to nurture her newborn kittens. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for finite is "Having definite limits."