ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 271478 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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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
prominence
deferment
verify
interminable

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for prominence is "Importance."

2 The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry.
59% Answer Correctly
salvage
heed
caustic
accentuate

Solution
The definition for corrosive is "Bitingly sarcastic." Used in a sentence: The cruel Estella's corrosive comments made Pip cry. The definition for heed is "to pay attention to.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize."

3 Flaunt most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
repel
regale
parade
solace

Solution
The definition for flaunt is "To display showily." Used in a sentence: Sheila, who could not resist bragging, flaunted the "A" marked on her test paper. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for regale is "To amuse."

4 Retroactive most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
elusive
retrograde
pallid
mandate

Solution
The definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition." Used in a sentence: The retroactive law made even past infractions punishable. The definition for pallid is "lacking color.", the definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something.", and the definition for elusive is "Hard to grasp."

5 Extenuating most nearly means:
54% Answer Correctly
meticulous
pretense
interminable
mitigating

Solution
The definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing." Used in a sentence: The extenuating circumstance of Calvin's illness caused the teacher to excuse his lateness. The definition for pretense is "false intention or purpose.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless."