ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 159599 Results

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
regale
melodious
extenuating

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 melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for regale is "To amuse.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

2 Archaic most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
antiquated
regurgitate
stern
elusive

Solution
The definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time." Used in a sentence: In the world of high fashion, two–year–old shoes are considered positively archaic. The definition for stern is "harsh, severe.", the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

3 Pretentious most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
appraise
ploy
intricate
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 appraise is "to evaluate the worth of.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
sameness
redouble
mandate
extenuating

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for mandate is "an official order or commission to do something.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Rhapsody most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
indecorous
ecstasy
adversary
repel

Solution
The definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness." Used in a sentence: Lorraine was in rhapsody when she was accepte to the college of her dreams. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."