ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 255859 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
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1 Rancorous most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
discern
mandate
bitter
antidote

Solution
The definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will." Used in a sentence: The rancorous competition between the two chess clubs actually ended in a brawl. The definition for discern is "to recognize as separate as distinct.", the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts.", and the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something."

2 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
turmoil
sociable
mind
comprehensible

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for comprehensible is "Understandable.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
review
advantageous
appalling
meticulous

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The definition for rehash is "To discuss again." Used in a sentence: "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over." The definition for advantageous is "giving an advantage.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust."

4 Pretentious most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
demeanor
corroborate
discern
pompous

Solution
The definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims." Used in a sentence: The pretentious boy said that he was the fastest runner, but he finished last in the race. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others.", and the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct."

5 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
recrimination
flaunt
verify
pretense

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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 flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose."