ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 893013 Results

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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
66% Answer Correctly
melee
supple
neutralize
brandish

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 supple is "flexible.", the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger.
60% Answer Correctly
duplicity
beneficial
pantomime
furtiveness

Solution
The definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed." Used in a sentence: The burglar took the ring by stealth, slipping it from the sleeping woman's finger. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures.", and the definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action."

3 Garth's inflammatory remarks at the party made Gwen furious.
50% Answer Correctly
mediate
brandish
plaudits
seditious

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 plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile.", and the definition for brandish is "To shake or wave menacingly."

4 Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination.
70% Answer Correctly
elate
comparable
counterclaim
appalling

Solution
The definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation." Used in a sentence: Frank, who was wounded by Sally's remark, made a bitter recrimination. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for elate is "To fill with joy.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

5 Duplicity most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
plaudits
deceit
accessible
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for duplicity is "Deceptive thought, speech, or action." Used in a sentence: The life of an undercover detective is filed with necessary duplicity. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach."