ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 970934 Results

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Correct 0 3.60
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1 Paula negated Tiffany's argument by proving that her main premise was false.
67% Answer Correctly
polarize
archaic
pretentious
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 polarize is "to break up into opposing groups.", the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims.", and the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time."

2 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
onset
methodical
oxygenate
indecorous

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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner.", and the definition for onset is "Beginning."

3 Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match.
84% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
opponent
liability
elate

Solution
The definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists." Used in a sentence: Franklin hoped to defeat his adversary in the afternoon's tennis match. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

4 Manifest most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
inflammatory
evident
catastrophic

Solution
The definition for manifest is "Obvious." Used in a sentence: James finally made his affection manifest when he handed Jessica a red rose. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."

5 Recrimination most nearly means:
70% Answer Correctly
buffer
immoderate
induce
counterclaim

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 induce is "to influence or cause.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."