ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 213259 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.37
Score 0% 67%

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1 The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation.
56% Answer Correctly
combustion
benefactor
genial
embellish

Solution
The definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship." Used in a sentence: The sociable Glenda was delighted to receive the party invitation. The definition for combustion is "act of burning.", the definition for embellish is "To decorate.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."

2 Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check.
79% Answer Correctly
turpitude
illuminate
shorten
turmoil

Solution
The definition for curtail is "To make less." Used in a sentence: Doreen decided to curtail her spending after she bounced a check. The definition for illuminate is "to make clear.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
buffoonery
eulogy
civility

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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 civility is "politeness.", the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior.", and the definition for eulogy is "Speech or writing in praise of deceased."

4 Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies.
56% Answer Correctly
dupe
plaudits
impenitent
revoke

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The definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others." Used in a sentence: Audrey used her innocent baby brother as a scapegoat for the missing cookies. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for plaudits is "Enthusiastic approval.", and the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back."

5 Untenable most nearly means:
65% Answer Correctly
implement
inflammatory
baseless
turpitude

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The definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended." Used in a sentence: Rashid made the untenable statement that George Washington was the second president of the United States. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish.", and the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity."