ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 889497 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.27
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1 Solace most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
foil
comfort
colossal
exalt

Solution
The definition for solace is "Source of consolation." Used in a sentence: Parents' weekend was a solace to Marjorie, whose beloved daughter had left for college. The definition for exalt is "to elevate by praise.", the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

2 Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop.
55% Answer Correctly
blowhard
fragile
distortion
serenity

Solution
The definition for egotist is "Self–important person." Used in a sentence: Darren dreaded carpooling with the egotist Shelly, who talked about herself nonstop. The definition for fragile is "delicate.", the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

3 The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring.
72% Answer Correctly
dreary
straddle
exasperation
prominence

Solution
The definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous." Used in a sentence: The drab winter scene made Keisha long for the vibrant colors of spring. The definition for exasperation is "the state of being irritated.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides."

4 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
neutralize
diffident
augment
censure

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 censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
interminable
clairvoyance
fidelity
baseless

Solution
The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for fidelity is "state of being faithful.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."