ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 875110 Results

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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
polarize
conduit
moderate

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 moderate is "tending toward the average.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups."

2 Accommodate most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
defiant
exception
oblige
dubious

Solution
The definition for accommodate is "To give consideration to." Used in a sentence: The hospitable couple was happy to accommodate the needs of their finicky guest. The definition for defiant is "showing bold resistance.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for dubious is "Questionable."

3 Clairvoyance most nearly means:
58% Answer Correctly
commemorate
prudent
divination
nurture

Solution
The definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception." Used in a sentence: Rosa used her clairvoyance to help Alexander find his lost keys. The definition for commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd.", and the definition for nurture is "To further the development of."

4 Foil most nearly means:
57% Answer Correctly
flourish
exception
revoke
complement

Solution
The definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast." Used in a sentence: The sweet cookie was a perfect foil to the sour lemon sorbet. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply.", and the definition for flourish is "To make bold, sweeping gestures."

5 Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill.
67% Answer Correctly
handicap
preclude
flaunt
diffident

Solution
The definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage." Used in a sentence: Kevin's growing fatigue was a liability as he attempted to climb the steep hill. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."