ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 319125 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.55
Score 0% 71%

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1 Epitaph most nearly means:
63% Answer Correctly
inscription
pretentious
corroborate
unscrupulous

Solution
The definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person." Used in a sentence: "Beloved by all,"" was the epitaph Edgar chose for his wife's tombstone. The definition for corroborate is "to support with evidence.", the definition for unscrupulous is "Lacking principles.", and the definition for pretentious is "Making unjustified claims."

2 Raspy most nearly means:
83% Answer Correctly
revoke
harsh
naive
scapegoat

Solution
The definition for raspy is "rough, grating." Used in a sentence: After shouting to his players through the long game, the coach's voice was raspy. The definition for scapegoat is "someone who bears the blame for others.", the definition for revoke is "To cancel by taking back.", and the definition for naive is "Lacking worldy wisdom."

3 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
salvage
verify
commemorate
promote

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 commemorate is "to mark by a ceremony.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of."

4 The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile.
59% Answer Correctly
drab
written
serenity
pomp

Solution
The definition for epistolary is "Contained or carried on in letters." Used in a sentence: The shoebox filled with letters was the ony remains of Ming's epistolary friendship with Emile. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for pomp is "Showy display.", and the definition for serenity is "Calmness."

5 "heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy.
70% Answer Correctly
drab
buffer
mind
rhapsody

Solution
The definition for heed is "To pay attention to." Used in a sentence: "Heed my advice," the fortuneteller warned Sebastian when he tried to ignore her prophecy. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for rhapsody is "State of great happiness.", and the definition for drab is "Dull, monotonous."