ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 154755 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.83
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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
immoderate
methodical
extol
verify

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing.
80% Answer Correctly
implement
pale
censure
diffident

Solution
The definition for pallid is "Lacking color." Used in a sentence: The nurse was worried by the patient's pallid face and shallow breathing. The definition for censure is "to find fault with.", the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence.", and the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish."

3 Extant most nearly means:
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ploy
discern
entangle
living

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

4 The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew.
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beneficial
irritation
indecorous
epitaph

Solution
The definition for exasperation is "The state of being irritated." Used in a sentence: The longer Jorge waited in line at the ticket counter, the more his exasperation grew. The definition for beneficial is "helpful.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

5 The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense.
77% Answer Correctly
civility
repentant
liability
merciful

Solution
The definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant." Used in a sentence: The judge issued a lenient sentence because it was Frank's first offense. The definition for liability is "a person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", the definition for civility is "Politeness.", and the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret."