ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 852936 Results

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1 Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness.
91% Answer Correctly
pomp
cure
solace
absolve

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The definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts." Used in a sentence: Veronique found that listening to French music was an antidote for her homesickness. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
shorten
pretense
drab
benefactor

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

3 Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in.
64% Answer Correctly
propitious
benefactor
egotist
pretentious

Solution
The definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient." Used in a sentence: Quan stepped onto the platform at the most opportune time, just as the train pulled in. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for egotist is "Self–important person."

4 Repel most nearly means:
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pretentious
incongruous
repentant
repulse

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The definition for repel is "To resist, reject." Used in a sentence: The soldiers made a massive charge to repel the invaders. The definition for repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

5 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
pretentious
oblivious
induce
neutralize

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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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."