ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 415823 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.31
Score 0% 66%

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1 Straddle most nearly means:
43% Answer Correctly
obnoxious
straddle
adversary
waffle

Solution
The definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides." Used in a sentence: Kia straddled the issue, not wanting to say whether James or Tara was right. The definition for obnoxious is "highly offensive.", the definition for straddle is "To favor opposing sides.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

2 Apathetic most nearly means:
68% Answer Correctly
catastrophic
fraud
impassive
raspy

Solution
The definition for apathetic is "Showing little or no emotion." Used in a sentence: Carmine was concerned about his usually cheerful brother's apathetic attitude. The definition for catastrophic is "relating to extreme misfortune.", the definition for raspy is "rough, grating.", and the definition for fraud is "Trick."

3 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
buffoonery
adversary
verify
garish

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 buffoonery is "foolish behavior.", the definition for garish is "Offensively bright.", and the definition for adversary is "One who opposes or resists."

4 Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor.
61% Answer Correctly
refurbish
deferment
disposition
straddle

Solution
The definition for demeanor is "Behavior towards others." Used in a sentence: Carlos was well liked because of his charming demeanor. The definition for straddle is "to favor opposing sides.", the definition for refurbish is "To brighten or freshen.", and the definition for deferment is "The act of delaying."

5 The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces.
80% Answer Correctly
manifest
diffident
collection
commemorate

Solution
The definition for anthology is "A collection of selected literary pieces." Used in a sentence: The writer was thrilled when his story was included in an anthology of American masterpieces. The definition for diffident is "lacking self–confidence.", the definition for manifest is "Obvious.", and the definition for commemorate is "To mark by a ceremony."