ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 257384 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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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
verify
interminable
preclude
incumbent

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 interminable is "never ending, or seemingly endless.", the definition for incumbent is "Necessary as a duty or responsibility.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

2 The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury.
71% Answer Correctly
oblivious
surplus
stifle
gruesome

Solution
The definition for lurid is "Causing horror, shocking." Used in a sentence: The lurid photos of the crime scene upset the jury. The definition for oblivious is "lacking awareness.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for surplus is "Excess."

3 Clarity most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
lucidity
raucous
untenable
induce

Solution
The definition for clarity is "Clearness." Used in a sentence: The refreshing water in the mountain stream was remarkable for its clarity. The definition for untenable is "not able to be defended.", the definition for induce is "To influence or cause.", and the definition for raucous is "Noisy, rowdy."

4 The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters.
64% Answer Correctly
arbitrate
turmoil
punctual
extenuating

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for turmoil is "extreme confusion, agitation.", the definition for punctual is "On time.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben.
75% Answer Correctly
systematic
flourish
diffident
disconcert

Solution
The definition for methodical is "Performed in an orderly manner." Used in a sentence: Oscar's methodical approach exasperated his free–spirited friend Ben. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion.", and the definition for diffident is "Lacking self–confidence."