ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 371361 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.64
Score 0% 73%

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1 "Unless you can corroborate your story, it will not be admissible in court," the attorney told his client.
80% Answer Correctly
extant
buffoonery
facade
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 facade is "false or superficial appearance.", the definition for extant is "Currently existing.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."

2 Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys.
87% Answer Correctly
solace
incongruous
distortion
frail

Solution
The definition for fragile is "Delicate." Used in a sentence: Jade placed the fragile vase out of reach of her rambunctious boys. The definition for distortion is "the act of twisting out of shape.", the definition for solace is "Source of consolation.", and the definition for incongruous is "Not harmonious, incompatible."

3 Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics.
66% Answer Correctly
iridescent
advantageous
elucidate
clairvoyance

Solution
The definition for illuminate is "To make clear." Used in a sentence: Her excellent lecture illuminated the complicated subject of nuclear physics. The definition for iridescent is "having a lustrous or attractivve quality.", the definition for clairvoyance is "Ability to see things beyond ordinary perception.", and the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage."

4 Absolve most nearly means:
59% Answer Correctly
deferment
exculpate
incisive
futile

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 deferment is "the act of delaying.", the definition for futile is "Without purpose, completely ineffective.", and the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive."

5 The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche.
71% Answer Correctly
proximity
incite
insinuate
buffoonery

Solution
The definition for induce is "To influence or cause." Used in a sentence: The loud blast of the cannon induced an avalanche. The definition for proximity is "closeness.", the definition for insinuate is "To suggest indirectly.", and the definition for buffoonery is "Foolish behavior."