ASVAB Word Knowledge Practice Test 458916 Results

Your Results Global Average
Questions 5 5
Correct 0 3.88
Score 0% 78%

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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
verify
melee
insinuate
meticulous

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 insinuate is "to suggest indirectly.", the definition for meticulous is "Extrememly careful regarding details.", and the definition for melee is "A tumultuous fight among several people."

2 Mediate most nearly means:
64% Answer Correctly
promote
stealth
advantageous
arbitrate

Solution
The definition for mediate is "To come between parties in order to reconcile." Used in a sentence: The diplomatic Henry was able to mediate between the quarreling sisters. The definition for promote is "to contribute to the growth or prosperity of.", the definition for advantageous is "Giving an advantage.", and the definition for stealth is "The act of moving secretly or unnoticed."

3 Gargantuan most nearly means:
87% Answer Correctly
enormous
flaunt
incisive
buffer

Solution
The definition for gargantuan is "Gigantic." Used in a sentence: The gargantuan monster towered over the ten–story bulding. The definition for buffer is "protective barrier.", the definition for incisive is "Impressively direct and decisive.", and the definition for flaunt is "To display showily."

4 Procrastinate most nearly means:
85% Answer Correctly
belated
surplus
delay
rail

Solution
The definition for procrastinate is "To put off intentionally." Used in a sentence: Yvonne's father urged, "Don't procrastinate. Clean your room right away." The definition for surplus is "excess.", the definition for belated is "Past the normal or proper time.", and the definition for rail is "To scold in harsh language."

5 Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil.
72% Answer Correctly
appraise
repentant
plaudits
oxygenate

Solution
The definition for aerate is "To supply with air." Used in a sentence: Every spring, Soloman used his tiller to aerate the compact soil. The definition for plaudits is "enthusiastic approval.", the definition for repentant is "Feeling regret.", and the definition for appraise is "To evaluate the worth of."