ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 363947 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
verify
catastrophic
appraise
genial

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 genial is "sympathetic, friendly.", the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of.", and the definition for catastrophic is "Relating to extreme misfortune."

2 Periodic most nearly means:
81% Answer Correctly
gargantuan
repeated
opportune
antidote

Solution
The definition for periodic is "Occurring at regular intervals." Used in a sentence: The periodic innterruptions of the cuckoo clock prevented Li from concentrating. The definition for antidote is "something that relieves or counteracts.", the definition for opportune is "Suitable or convenient.", and the definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic."

3 Absolve most nearly means:
60% Answer Correctly
exculpate
repentant
ploy
recrimination

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 repentant is "feeling regret.", the definition for recrimination is "A retaliatory accusation.", and the definition for ploy is "A contrived plan."

4 The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized.
83% Answer Correctly
surplus
foil
chaos
antidote

Solution
The definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation." Used in a sentence: The windstorm caused such turmoil in the lake that the sailboat capsized. The definition for foil is "one that enhances or underscores by contrast.", the definition for surplus is "Excess.", and the definition for antidote is "Something that relieves or counteracts."

5 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
accessible
accentuate
gigantic
appraise

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 accessible is "easy to reach or to approach.", the definition for accentuate is "To emphasize.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."