ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 128528 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1 Supple most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
pliant
genial
straddle
elusive

Solution
The definition for supple is "Flexible." Used in a sentence: The supple leather coat draped like soft cloth around her shoulders. The definition for genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

2 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
unnerve
lurid
incisive
augment

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for augment is "to make greater.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking."

3 Derivative most nearly means:
38% Answer Correctly
serenity
banal
drab
belated

Solution
The definition for derivative is "Lacking originality." Used in a sentence: Critics panned the movie as a derivative version of last year's Best Picture. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

4 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
verify
plaudits
revoke
demean

Solution
The definition for corroborate is "To support with evidence." Used in a sentence: "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client. The definition for revoke is "to cancel by taking back.", the definition for demean is "To lower status.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."

5 Melodious most nearly means:
53% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
procrastinate
dulcet
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for procrastinate is "to put off intentionally.", the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others.", and the definition for inflammatory is "Tending to excite anger."