ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 407887 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.86
Score 0% 77%

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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
oblivious
comparable
derelict
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 derelict is "abandoned.", the definition for comparable is "Similar, equivalent.", and the definition for oblivious is "Lacking awareness."

2 My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures.
72% Answer Correctly
extant
impenitent
supple
entertain

Solution
The definition for regale is "To amuse." Used in a sentence: My clever brother Jeffrey regaled the dinner guests with tales of his adventures. The definition for impenitent is "lacking remorse.", the definition for supple is "Flexible.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."

3 Colossal most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
untenable
gigantic
appalling
archaic

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 appalling is "inspiring dismay or disgust.", the definition for archaic is "Characteristic of an earlier time.", and the definition for untenable is "Not able to be defended."

4 Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show.
78% Answer Correctly
melodious
drab
corrective
prompt

Solution
The definition for punctual is "On time." Used in a sentence: Ron was worried when the usually punctual Amanda was late for the show. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for melodious is "Having a pleasing melody.", and the definition for corrective is "Intended to correct."

5 The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit.
70% Answer Correctly
facade
eloquent
trim
extant

Solution
The definition for prune is "To reduce by removing excess." Used in a sentence: The candidate pruned his speech so he would not exceed the time limit. The definition for eloquent is "fluent, expressive.", the definition for facade is "false or superficial appearance.", and the definition for extant is "Currently existing."