ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 281637 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.61
Score 0% 72%

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1 "Sandra," said her mother, "I am tired of rehashing this same topic over and over."
84% Answer Correctly
pallid
indecorous
stealth
review

Solution
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 stealth is "the act of moving secretly or unnoticed.", the definition for pallid is "Lacking color.", and the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
distortion
entangle
liability
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 entangle is "to involve in trouble.", the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage.", and the definition for distortion is "The act of twisting out of shape."

3 Pretense most nearly means:
62% Answer Correctly
punctual
condone
cover
egotist

Solution
The definition for pretense is "False intention or purpose." Used in a sentence: The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

4 Genial most nearly means:
78% Answer Correctly
immoderate
oblivious
combative
pleasant

Solution
The definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly." Used in a sentence: The genial host warmly greeted his many guests. The definition for combative is "eager to fight.", the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness.", and the definition for immoderate is "Beyond usual or proper limits."

5 The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills.
56% Answer Correctly
negate
commonplace
avian
appraise

Solution
The definition for mundane is "Practical, ordinary." Used in a sentence: The flighty Caroline could not be troubled with mundane tasks such as paying her bills. The definition for negate is "to make invalid.", the definition for avian is "Relating to birds.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."