ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 320715 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.35
Score 0% 67%

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1 Perception most nearly means:
69% Answer Correctly
elate
sociable
cognition
pathos

Solution
The definition for perception is "Capacity for seeing or understanding." Used in a sentence: His incredible perception made him the best detective on the force. The definition for elate is "to fill with joy.", the definition for sociable is "Inclined to seek companionship.", and the definition for pathos is "Sympathetic pity."

2 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
comprehensible
appraise
verify
accentuate

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 comprehensible is "understandable.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."

3 Turpitude most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
benefactor
salvage
corruption
embellish

Solution
The definition for turpitude is "Essential baseness, depravity." Used in a sentence: The turpitude of the villain in the movie offended most audiences. The definition for benefactor is "one who offers financial help.", the definition for salvage is "To save from ruin.", and the definition for embellish is "To decorate."

4 The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale.
58% Answer Correctly
demean
sparing
repel
preclude

Solution
The definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap." Used in a sentence: The frugal shopper only bought items that were on sale. The definition for repel is "to resist, reject.", the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance.", and the definition for demean is "To lower status."

5 Benefactor most nearly means:
67% Answer Correctly
inflammatory
patron
extenuating
anthology

Solution
The definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help." Used in a sentence: Michael's aunt and benefactor paid his college tuition. The definition for inflammatory is "tending to excite anger.", the definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."