ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 880738 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.43
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1 Negate most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
colossal
exception
apathetic

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 apathetic is "showing little or no emotion.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for exception is "A case to which the rule does not apply."

2 Archetypal most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
fidelity
deferment
antidote
classic

Solution
The definition for archetypal is "Characteristic of the original model or perfect example." Used in a sentence: Shakespeare's sonnets are considered archetypal love poems The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for fidelity is "State of being faithful."

3 Meticulous most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
incidental
frugal
foil
fastidious

Solution
The definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details." Used in a sentence: The meticulous detective found every shred of evidence at the crime scene. The definition for incidental is "minor.", the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."

4 Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary.
81% Answer Correctly
eulogy
straddle
incumbent
enhance

Solution
The definition for augment is "To make greater." Used in a sentence: Wanda read the dictionary every night to augment her vocabulary. The definition for incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

5 Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude.
68% Answer Correctly
unscrupulous
archaic
mundane
impassive

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."