ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 133709 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.41
Score 0% 68%

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1 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
sociable
verify
illuminate
ramble

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 ramble is "to wander, physically or in language.", the definition for illuminate is "To make clear.", and the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship."

2 Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity.
56% Answer Correctly
pomp
frugal
melee
pathos

Solution
The definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy." Used in a sentence: Ebenezer Scrooge was most penurious, refusing to give even a penny to charity. The definition for pathos is "sympathetic pity.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

3 His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force.
69% Answer Correctly
precept
parity
onset
cognition

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for onset is "beginning.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for parity is "Equality."

4 The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race.
60% Answer Correctly
facade
turmoil
anthology
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
repel
rule
advantageous
heinous

Solution
The definition for precept is "A general rule of action." Used in a sentence: All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class. The definition for heinous is "shockingly evil.", the definition for repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."