ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 170406 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
Score 0% 73%

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1 Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject.
72% Answer Correctly
roam
belated
futile
redouble

Solution
The definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language." Used in a sentence: Professor Tan rambled during his lectures, frequently straying from the subject. The definition for belated is "past the normal or proper time.", the definition for redouble is "To make twice as great.", and the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective."

2 Scamper most nearly means:
77% Answer Correctly
dash
preclude
incumbent
authoritarian

Solution
The definition for scamper is "To run quickly." Used in a sentence: The frightened kitten scampered away from the butterfly. The definition for preclude is "to rule out in advance.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority."

3 Extant most nearly means:
66% Answer Correctly
deferment
living
rail
naive

Solution
The definition for extant is "Currently existing." Used in a sentence: Some consider Clint Eastwood the greatest extant American director. The definition for deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

4 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
regurgitate
impassive
ramble
melodious

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for ramble is "To wander, physically or in language.", and the definition for regurgitate is "To pour out or throw back."

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

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 benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for precept is "A general rule of action.", and the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval."