ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 245985 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Ramble most nearly means:
72% Answer Correctly
heed
promote
turpitude
roam

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 promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

2 The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters.
49% Answer Correctly
manifest
humble
stifle
advantageous

Solution
The definition for demean is "To lower status." Used in a sentence: The embarrassing photograph demeaned the candidate in the eyes of the voters. The definition for stifle is "to repress or discourage.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

3 Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found.
82% Answer Correctly
honorable
melodious
embellish
intricate

Solution
The definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards." Used in a sentence: Mary did the ethical thing and turned in the diamond necklace she found. The definition for embellish is "to decorate.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts."

4 The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day.
53% Answer Correctly
elate
ploy
stern
dulcet

Solution
The definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody." Used in a sentence: The melodious sounds of the symphony soothed Tim after his trying day. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan.", and the definition for stern is "Harsh, severe."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
rhapsody
rehash
awe
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 awe is "emotion combining dread and wonder.", the definition for rehash is "To discuss again.", and the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness."