ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 869675 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.24
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
flaw
gruff
archaic
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 gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for flaw is "An imperfection."

2 Aerate most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
elate
salvage
cunning
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for salvage is "to save from ruin.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for elate is "To fill with joy."

3 Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director.
66% Answer Correctly
methodical
solace
living
heinous

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for solace is "Source of consolation."

4 Prune most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
negate
trim
precept
illuminate

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 negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for illuminate is "To make clear."

5 Inflammatory most nearly means:
50% Answer Correctly
gravity
incisive
seditious
conduit

Solution
The definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger." Used in a sentence: Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious. The definition for gravity is "importance, significance.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."