ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 385872 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.63
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
prudent
incongruous
verify
celebrated

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 incongruous is "not harmonious, incompatible.", the definition for celebrated is "Widely known, respected.", and the definition for prudent is "Marked by wisdom, shrewd."

2 The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors.
59% Answer Correctly
gaudy
immoderate
retroactive
corrective

Solution
The definition for garish is "Offensively bright." Used in a sentence: The garish wallpaper offended Jerome, who preferred subtle colors. The definition for immoderate is "beyond usual or proper limits.", the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct.", and the definition for retroactive is "effective as of a prior time or condition."

3 Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment.
89% Answer Correctly
renovate
melodious
cunning
supple

Solution
The definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen." Used in a sentence: Leeanne cleaned and mended all weekend to refurbish the shabby apartment. The definition for supple is "flexible.", the definition for cunning is "Showing clever insight.", and the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody."

4 Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots.
81% Answer Correctly
grandiose
genial
urge
preclude

Solution
The definition for compulsion is "An irresistible impulse." Used in a sentence: Tamar, a shoe fanatic, could not resist the compulsion to buy the shiny red boots. The definition for grandiose is "with an affectation of grandeur.", the definition for genial is "Sympathetic, friendly.", and the definition for preclude is "To rule out in advance."

5 Comparable most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
frugal
akin
promote
augment

Solution
The definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent." Used in a sentence: Helen will only accept something of comparable value for her ticket to the concert. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for augment is "To make greater.", and the definition for frugal is "Thrifty, cheap."