ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 225436 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.53
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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
methodical
verify
flaunt
extol

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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for extol is "To praise highly.", and the definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner."

2 Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out.
61% Answer Correctly
strategem
disconcert
meticulous
hedonism

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for disconcert is "to throw into confusion.", the definition for hedonism is "Belief that pleasure is the sole aim of life.", and the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details."

3 The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value.
86% Answer Correctly
clairvoyance
defect
perception
raucous

Solution
The definition for flaw is "An imperfection." Used in a sentence: The otherwise perfect diamond had a tiny flaw that reduced its value. The definition for perception is "capacity for seeing or understanding.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
written
implausible
corroborate
revive

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for implausible is "Unbelievable.", and the definition for revive is "To bring back to life."

5 Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise.
67% Answer Correctly
divide
aesthete
unscrupulous
fickle

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty."