ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 398255 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.56
Score 0% 71%

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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
augment
verify
rancorous
punctual

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 augment is "to make greater.", the definition for rancorous is "Marked by deep ill–will.", and the definition for punctual is "On time."

2 Polarize most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
authoritarian
divide
appalling
liability

Solution
The definition for polarize is "To break up into opposing groups." Used in a sentence: Thelma tended to polarize discussions rather than to encourage compromise. The definition for authoritarian is "favoring absolute obedience to authority.", the definition for appalling is "Inspiring dismay or disgust.", and the definition for liability is "A person or thing whose presence or behavior is likely to cause embarrassment or put one at a disadvantage."

3 All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope.
79% Answer Correctly
appalling
indecorous
execute
drub

Solution
The definition for implement is "To carry out or accomplish." Used in a sentence: All Randolph needed to implement his plan was a moonless night and a long rope. The definition for appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for indecorous is "In bad taste.", and the definition for drub is "To defeat decisively."

4 Parity most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
condone
extant
sameness
stifle

Solution
The definition for parity is "Equality." Used in a sentence: Hilda, to avoid squabbles, aimed for parity in the slices of birthday cake. The definition for extant is "currently existing.", the definition for stifle is "To repress or discourage.", and the definition for condone is "To treat as acceptable."

5 Ploy most nearly means:
61% Answer Correctly
eloquent
redouble
strategem
benefactor

Solution
The definition for ploy is "A contrived plan." Used in a sentence: Sarah thought George's ploy of borrowing her notes was a cowardly way to ask her out. The definition for redouble is "to make twice as great.", the definition for eloquent is "Fluent, expressive.", and the definition for benefactor is "One who offers financial help."