ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 345159 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.47
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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
repentant
verify
clairvoyance
flaunt

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

2 The jewel thief entered the mansion under the pretense of fixing a leaky faucet.
62% Answer Correctly
cover
incumbent
intricate
proximity

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 incumbent is "necessary as a duty or responsibility.", the definition for intricate is "Having complex and interrelated parts.", and the definition for proximity is "Closeness."

3 The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime.
60% Answer Correctly
dubious
incidental
aesthete
charade

Solution
The definition for pantomime is "Telling a story through gestures." Used in a sentence: The jealous actress called her understudy's performance a ridiculous pantomime. The definition for dubious is "questionable.", the definition for aesthete is "Person having or affecting sensitivity to beauty.", and the definition for incidental is "Minor."

4 there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health.
84% Answer Correctly
advantageous
extenuating
promote
flaunt

Solution
The definition for beneficial is "Helpful." Used in a sentence: there is no doubt that eating vegetables is beneficial to one's health. The definition for flaunt is "to display showily.", the definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", and the definition for extenuating is "Partially excusing."

5 Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase.
60% Answer Correctly
absolve
exculpate
pallid
nurture

Solution
The definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt." Used in a sentence: Marta felt greatly relieved after her mother absolved her for breaking the vase. The definition for nurture is "to further the development of.", the definition for absolve is "To forgive; to free from guilt.", and the definition for pallid is "Lacking color."