ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 219062 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 2.99
Score 0% 60%

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1 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
indecorous
facade
grandiose
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 grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test.
49% Answer Correctly
supple
prominence
contrite
epitaph

Solution
The definition for repentant is "Feeling regret." Used in a sentence: The repentant Dana admitted to cheating on the test. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

3 Equitable most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
pomp
indecorous
raucous
impartial

Solution
The definition for equitable is "Fair and equal." Used in a sentence: The judge made an equitable decision dividing the estate evenly among the sisters. The definition for indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy.", and the definition for pomp is "Showy display."

4 The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released.
47% Answer Correctly
obdurate
solace
foil
buffer

Solution
The definition for impenitent is "Lacking remorse." Used in a sentence: The impenitent criminal received a harsh penalty, but his remorseful accomplice was released. The definition for solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier.", and the definition for foil is "One that enhances or underscores by contrast."

5 Corrective most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
liability
repel
gruff
remedial

Solution
The definition for corrective is "Intended to correct." Used in a sentence: The school decided to take corrective measures to prevent truancy. 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 repel is "To resist, reject.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."