ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 206694 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.60
Score 0% 72%

Review

1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
supple
archaic
fraud

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 fraud is "trick.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for supple is "Flexible."

2 Defiant most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
advantageous
regurgitate
impudent
lenient

Solution
The definition for defiant is "Showing bold resistance." Used in a sentence: The defiant toddler refused to leave the park. The definition for regurgitate is "to pour out or throw back.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for lenient is "Mild or tolerant."

3 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
trim
liability
proximity
rancorous

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will."

4 Placebo most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
eulogy
sugar pill
discern
pallid

Solution
The definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing." Used in a sentence: Tom, who had taken the placebo, found that his allergy symptoms did not go away. The definition for eulogy is "speech or writing in praise of deceased.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."

5 All the students know Mrs. Brown's strict precept; no talking in class.
76% Answer Correctly
immoderate
combative
rule
colossal

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 immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for combative is "Eager to fight.", and the definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous."