ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 346360 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.91
Score 0% 78%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
solace
garish
placebo
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 solace is "source of consolation.", the definition for placebo is "An inactive substance used in medical testing.", and the definition for garish is "Offensively bright."

2 Incongruous most nearly means:
71% Answer Correctly
inappropriate
untenable
prudent
turmoil

Solution
The definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible." Used in a sentence: Sadie's cowboy hat was incongruous with her black cocktail dress. The definition for prudent is "marked by wisdom, shrewd.", the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended.", and the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation."

3 The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy.
71% Answer Correctly
adversary
crafty
accommodate
comparable

Solution
The definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight." Used in a sentence: The general devised a cunning strategy to outfox the enemy. The definition for accommodate is "to give consideration to.", the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists.", and the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent."

4 Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
command
ploy
fickle
interminable

Solution
The definition for mandate is "An official order or commission to do something." Used in a sentence: Martha reluctantly obeyed the mandate to vacate her apartment. The definition for fickle is "lacking constancy, changeable.", the definition for interminable is "Never ending, or seemingly endless.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

5 The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations.
81% Answer Correctly
advance
accessible
entangle
gruff

Solution
The definition for promote is "To contribute to the growth or prosperity of." Used in a sentence: The promote peace, the diplomat hosted a talk between the warring nations. The definition for gruff is "rough or stern in manner or speech.", the definition for accessible is "Easy to reach or to approach.", and the definition for entangle is "To involve in trouble."