ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 296015 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.87
Score 0% 77%

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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
mundane
verify
ethical
prominence

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 mundane is "practical, ordinary.", the definition for prominence is "Importance.", and the definition for ethical is "Conforming to accepted standards."

2 After pushing with all his might, Frank realized he could never move the colossal boulder.
85% Answer Correctly
gigantic
conduit
sociable
heed

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 sociable is "inclined to seek companionship.", the definition for conduit is "Means for transmitting or distributing.", and the definition for heed is "To pay attention to."

3 The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard.
60% Answer Correctly
destitute
discern
flourish
promote

Solution
The definition for derelict is "Abandoned." Used in a sentence: The derelict house was condemned as a public hazard. The definition for flourish is "to make bold, sweeping gestures.", the definition for discern is "To recognize as separate as distinct.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 Melee most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
brandish
nurture
brawl
compulsion

Solution
The definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people." Used in a sentence: After the game, a melee broke out between fans of the opposing teams. The definition for brandish is "to shake or wave menacingly.", the definition for nurture is "To further the development of.", and the definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse."

5 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
adversary
preclude
urge
disdain

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for disdain is "feeling of contempt.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."