ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 268707 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.80
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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
indecorous
scapegoat
authoritarian
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 indecorous is "in bad taste.", the definition for authoritarian is "Favoring absolute obedience to authority.", and the definition for scapegoat is "Someone who bears the blame for others."

2 Anthology most nearly means:
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fickle
embellish
corrective
collection

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for corrective is "intended to correct.", the definition for fickle is "Lacking constancy, changeable.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

3 Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake.
68% Answer Correctly
buffer
comparable
inauspicious
sameness

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for comparable is "similar, equivalent.", the definition for inauspicious is "Not favorable.", and the definition for buffer is "Protective barrier."

4 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
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raspy
apathetic
melodious
gigantic

Solution
The definition for colossal is "Immense, enormous." Used in a sentence: After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder. The definition for melodious is "having a pleasing melody.", the definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion.", and the definition for raspy is "rough, grating."

5 Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group.
68% Answer Correctly
servile
demeanor
pallid
articulate

Solution
The definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive." Used in a sentence: Kim, an eloquent speaker, was the best choice to make the presentation for the group. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for servile is "Fearfully submissive.", and the definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others."