ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 845624 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
eulogy
precept
neutralize
parity

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 parity is "equality.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

2 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
comparable
extenuating
compulsion
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

3 The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences.
60% Answer Correctly
finite
manifest
corruption
combative

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for finite is "having definite limits.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

4 Moderate most nearly means:
82% Answer Correctly
aerate
accessible
medium
foil

Solution
The definition for moderate is "Tending toward the average." Used in a sentence: The best–selling writer was disappointed; his new novel was only a moderate success. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for aerate is "To supply with air.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."

5 Sybil was frustrated by the deferment of her much anticipated vacation.
75% Answer Correctly
intricate
proximity
commemorate
postponement

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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 intricate is "having complex and interrelated parts.", the definition for proximity is "Closeness.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."