ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 440503 Results

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Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.19
Score 0% 64%

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1 Corroborate most nearly means:
80% Answer Correctly
epitaph
verify
extenuating
flaw

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 extenuating is "partially excusing.", the definition for flaw is "An imperfection.", and the definition for epitaph is "Brief statement honoring a dead person."

2 The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty.
68% Answer Correctly
gruff
drab
glorify
equitable

Solution
The definition for extol is "To praise highly." Used in a sentence: The statesman extolled the ambassador who single–handedly negotiated the peace treaty. The definition for drab is "dull, monotonous.", the definition for equitable is "Fair and equal.", and the definition for gruff is "Rough or stern in manner or speech."

3 The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant.
55% Answer Correctly
egotist
disdain
awe
objectionable

Solution
The definition for obnoxious is "Highly offensive." Used in a sentence: The manager asked the obnoxious diner to leave the restaurant. The definition for egotist is "self–important person.", the definition for disdain is "Feeling of contempt.", and the definition for awe is "Emotion combining dread and wonder."

4 Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter.
61% Answer Correctly
turmoil
manifest
unnerve
demean

Solution
The definition for disconcert is "To throw into confusion." Used in a sentence: Jennifer's outspoken criticism of the meal disoncerted the waiter. The definition for demean is "to lower status.", the definition for turmoil is "Extreme confusion, agitation.", and the definition for manifest is "Obvious."

5 Pomp most nearly means:
55% Answer Correctly
pageantry
scamper
penurious
extol

Solution
The definition for pomp is "Showy display." Used in a sentence: Jan couldn't help enjoying the pomp of the elaborate wedding ceremony. The definition for extol is "to praise highly.", the definition for penurious is "Extrememly stingy.", and the definition for scamper is "To run quickly."